Sentences with phrase «to be a major stumbling block»

I realized that there were major stumbling blocks to teachers accessing current educational research.

According the U.S. 2014 State of Women - Owned Businesses Report, growth is a major stumbling block for small businesses in general and women - led firms in particular.

But there is a major stumbling block in Ganim's way: Under state law, convicted felons can not receive public financing in a political campaign through the Citizens» Election Program.

The lack of documented process is a major stumbling block to business growth and sustainability.

Nevertheless, that hasn't dampened his interest as they continue to be linked with a move, although the report goes on to state that the $ 100m release clause in his contract will obviously be a major stumbling block.

But that is proving to be a major stumbling block as Inter are refusing to meet Witsel's # 18m asking price.

While other issues still need to be ironed out, negotiators on all sides said the so - called «co-location» issue was the major stumbling block to a deal.

And, of course, the fact that the Democrats insist Klein's three - conference dream is unworkable is a major stumbling block.

He admitted that indiscipline was a major stumbling block in Ghana's attempts to improve sanitation, but stressed that his government intends to make «a fresh start.»

The primary and acquired resistances are a major stumbling block in the treatment of CML that is still only poorly understood.

The Kervaire problem was a major stumbling block in understanding multidimensional spaces, and its solution could have implications in equally exotic fields of physics such as string theory.

That Clam Dandy doesn't rock too terribly hard is a major stumbling block only exacerbated by director Steyermark's decision to feature a few of their listless, pop - inspired heavy metal tunes in their allegedly poignant entirety.

In a survey conducted by Jobvite in July, 56 percent of recruiters surveyed said that the lack of skilled and qualified talent is a major stumbling block in the hiring process.

Any doubts over Herrera's fitness will prove to be a major stumbling block for Manchester United in their Premier League pursuit.

A mismanaged government and widespread corruption have been the major stumbling blocks in saving Kenya's famed wildlife, says Agi Kiss, principal ecologist at the World Bank's Africa Environment Group.

However, there looks to be a major stumbling block: How to pay for proposals such as lowering the 35 % corporate rate?

Is this the major stumbling block to Arsenal being champions?

This is a major stumbling block for many would - be cord - cutters.

The lack of funds at Juventus could be a major stumbling block for the Italian giants in their pursuit of Higuain, and according to Cross, the leading source of Arsenal news at the Mirror, Jovetic could be heading to Italy, with Higuain making the trip to Arsenal for a fee of around # 22 million.

He said that going to a new club will mean that they will have to adapt to new players as well as coaching staff and this can be a major stumbling block for their progression.

For some moms, knowing what's off - limits in the food and beverage departments while breastfeeding can be a major stumbling block, especially when it comes to the question of alcohol.

ALBANY — The Democrat - led New York State Assembly came to terms late Tuesday on a bill that would raise the age of criminal responsibility in the state to 18, an issue that had been a major stumbling block in the state budget negotiations and was a longstanding priority for progressive groups around the state.

That's a major stumbling block.

Electronic materials have been a major stumbling block for the advance of flexible electronics because existing materials do not function well after breaking and healing.

However, Hirsch believes, there are some major stumbling blocks, especially for (nonmilitary) federal employees working overseas.

This was a major stumbling block for me.

Yet the FDA seems to be a major stumbling block for advanced application.

It's testimony to the power of McQueen's control of the whole enterprise that the film overcomes what, to me, were major stumbling blocks, but there's a degree to which I wish a less - inhibited filmmaker had examined the same subject.

I am also more aware than ever that teachers are often not respected as leaders or professionals, and that can be a major stumbling block.»

For some this might be a plus — as Stephen Dobie comments, «the fact it's not a trinket means I'd care less about slinging it down manky roads» — but for anyone in the Mini / DS3 / 500 market I suspect it could be a major stumbling block.

If you're an active trader, taxes can be a major stumbling block — if you don't have the information you need at tax time.

Their natural stubbornness can be a major stumbling block for impatient owners.

Opening up more areas for oil production has been a major stumbling block in negotiations to pass energy legislation in Congress.

Aboriginal opposition to such proposals as Enbridge Inc.'s $ 6 - billion Northern Gateway pipeline has been a major stumbling block to the Harper Conservatives» aim of shipping large volumes of oil sands - derived crude to the Pacific Coast to be exported to Asia as a way to increase returns.

Passing away of one of the partners can prove to be a major stumbling block in the ordinary functioning of the family.

Prior to that, there was no direct way to use the credit to get money before buyers received their tax return, and that was a major stumbling block, Gano says.

Even the set up costs, like equipment, furniture, and infrastructure, can be a major stumbling block, although the regular tax savings make this initial outlay worthwhile.