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thorn

noun as in prickle

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noun as in spike

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Ross has long relished being a thorn in the side of ministers.

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A thorn in Spurs' side all day, causing all sorts of problems.

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But experts say India's refusal to reduce duties on agriculture and dairy products has been a major thorn in the negotiations.

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Beijing called the succession issue a "thorn" in its ties with India.

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Tebbit, now the member for the newly created seat of Chingford, would gain a reputation as a thorn in the side of Labour ministers.

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