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  • There are other drugs in development that act more selectively or look to modulate the effect rather than block it, noted Dr. Siemers, but because of these data, "the hurdle's been raised" for gamma secretase inhibitors.

    Failed Lilly Drug Prompts Concern Shirley S. Wang 2011

  • At a time like this they come racing and tumbling out like a flock of sheep out of a yard when the hurdle's down.

    Robbery under Arms; a story of life and adventure in the bush and in the Australian goldfields Rolf Boldrewood 1870

  • In the round, we believe the hurdle's going to be raised going forward.

    Healthcare Sector and Stocks Analysis from Seeking Alpha 2010

  • And a few dozen Democratic Congresscritters actually voted against health insurance reform for the wrong reasons, but at least the first hurdle's finally done and has laid the foundation for actual reform when we get more people in Congress with actual ovaries and testicles.

    Pen-Elayne on the Web Elayne 2010

  • "If the hurdler happens to hit the head of the hurdle with a knee or a foot, the hurdle's neck is very vulnerable to being snapped back," an Atlanta coach wrote on a website for the

    Thestar.com - Home Page Chris Zelkovich 2010

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