31.   But there was a major hurdle.

32.   But the deal still faces major planning hurdles, including assuaging concerns of local residents that development of the parcel will create traffic congestion.

33.   But the ever-escalating cost of drugs, in an era of tightened budgets, is a major hurdle.

34.   But there are major hurdles to be overcome.

35.   Congress on Wednesday overcame a major hurdle blocking legislation that would boost the number of visas for foreigners with technical skills such as computer programmers and electrical engineers.

36.   Developing the commercial market is a major hurdle.

37.   Disarmament will be a major hurdle for the Assembly, a mixture of Roman Catholic and Protestant politicians.

38.   Entrepreneurs who hope to revolutionize home buying by giving consumers a chance to shop via computer have tripped over a major hurdle -- the brokers.

39.   Esrey might face a major hurdle if he is offered the job.

40.   Even for parents who figure out how to help their gifted children without crushing them with expectations, there are still major hurdles to overcome.