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Hurdle, so to speak (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

obstacle

(Other definitions for obstacle that I've seen before include "Block to progress" , "Maybe let" , "Progress blocker" , "bar" , "Hindrance, obstruction" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.
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