"clear a hurdle" is a correct and commonly used phrase in written English.
It means to successfully overcome an obstacle or challenge. Example: "After months of hard work and dedication, she was able to clear the final hurdle and pass the bar exam."
[Page C2.] AOL and Time Warner Clear a Hurdle Shareholders of America Online and Time Warner voted to approve the merger of the two companies.
Apple has yet to introduce its latest, third-generation tablet in China, the AP reported, though the resolution of this case should clear a hurdle to sales.
"If it's up in that range, it will probably allow the vehicle to clear a hurdle and put it back on the consideration list for some people," said James Bell, executive market analyst for Kelley Blue Book.
I want what I can only describe as a 'hit' that leaves me feeling stimulated, and sometimes even elated, as when you observe a first-class athlete clear a hurdle, hit a bullseye or score a goal".
Before the bill reaches President Obama's desk, it must clear a hurdle put in its path by Sen. David Vitter (R-La). in his effort to discredit the president's health-care overhaul.
Soon after Mr. Obama spoke, a Democratic measure to remove billions of dollars in tax breaks from the largest oil companies failed to clear a hurdle to move forward in the Senate, with 51 members voting to move forward and 47 against.
It recently cleared a hurdle when a court upheld a contract with National Grid for purchase of half its electricity.
The day before, after the deal cleared a hurdle with the Energy Department, the stock did rise 12percentt.
In experiments on an indoor track, the robot sprinted up to 10 mph, even continuing to run after clearing a hurdle.
A7 German Leader Loses Vote Chancellor Gerhard Schröder, clearing a hurdle in his quest to hold an early election in Germany this fall, deliberately lost a confidence vote in the German Parliament.
The ruling clears a hurdle for P.& G.'s patent-infringement lawsuit against Kraft Foods, claiming Maxwell House coffee packaging violates its property.
