"So until we can overcome that stumbling block I think there is a bit of an issue."

VOA: standard.2009.11.04

Asian-American parents' traditional emphasis on education has run into the stumbling U.S.economy and skyrocketing college costs.

VOA: standard.2010.07.14

Shanahan says one of the major stumbling blocks is the United States.

VOA: standard.2009.11.04

Delegates in Spain hit a major stumbling block Tuesday when the African group pulled out of some climate talks, saying rich nations are not doing enough to tackle climate change.

VOA: standard.2009.11.04

Mohammed Said Idries, of the Al Ahram Center for Strategic Studies, says that there are many reasons why the electoral law remains stalled in the Iraqi parliament, but that the quarrel about the identity Kirkuk is one key stumbling block.

VOA: standard.2009.10.26

"There is a sense that when the political leaders arrive in the next few days, that they will be able to overcome some of the stumbling blocks, because I believe the leaders will be able to really grab this issue by the scruff of the neck and get down to the substance and bridge the remaining gaps,".

VOA: standard.2009.12.17