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hurdle

Definitions

noun

  1. a light movable barrier that competitors must leap over in certain races
  2. the act of jumping over an obstacle
  3. an obstacle that you are expected to overcome

verb

  1. jump a hurdle

Examples

However, the two substantial hurdles which protect the Fund mean many people will not benefit.

And there was some consolation for the connections of Limestone Lad when Solerina won the novice hurdle.

As an extra precaution against an ongoing down market, Narayanan suggests building in a "margin of safety": a 3 to 5 percent premium over the target hurdle rate.

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hurtle

Definitions

verb

  1. move with or as if with a rushing sound
  2. throw forcefully
  3. make a thrusting forward movement

Examples

Xmas hurtles at us like a skateboarding troll trundling downhill - it's big, impressive, but to be viewed with a certain trepidation by those in its path.

She threw down the book and hurtled the bobbin of thread across the room.

It hurtles through two hours of spellbinding dialogue. It makes an untellable story clear and fascinating.

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