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to run up against
[phrase form: run]
01
to encounter a problem or a difficult situation
02
to encounter a person who makes it difficult to work or communicate with them effectively
Example
The team ran up against strong resistance from the community during the planning process.
Our project ran up against an unexpected obstacle that delayed our progress.
The company ran up against financial challenges when the market took a downturn.
She ran up against a roadblock while trying to find a solution to the issue.
The new policy caused the organization to run up against unforeseen complications.
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