sore spot
Example Sentences
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The drop in the currency is a particular sore spot, undermining people’s savings and raising costs.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 29, 2025
Few businesses are hiring, inflation is still a sore spot and households have cut back on spending.
From MarketWatch • Nov. 26, 2025
Geographically, Europe remains a sore spot with below-average economic growth and high energy prices.
From Barron's • Oct. 23, 2025
Energy infrastructure was a sore spot for Gilbert.
From Salon • Aug. 17, 2025
I know as I’m saying the words that they hit a sore spot in both of us.
From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth
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