The barriers to proliferation in terms of resources and technology are real but surmountable.

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With a perfectly surmountable game against France, England or Ukraine in the quarterfinals, they may play deep into the tournament.

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This is a surmountable obstacle: Cutting and sewing are the last steps in the apparel-manufacturing process.

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In the most basic count of voter intentions, the difference between the candidates may look small and surmountable.

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