sticking point
Example Sentences
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Talks went down to the wire on Monday, focusing on a few sticking points, including the impact of the EU's carbon border tax on steel, according to sources familiar with the discussions.
From Barron's
The matter was a major sticking point in US-China trade negotiations, and last month, an internal memo from TikTok's CEO said an agreement had been reached on a new joint venture in the United States.
From Barron's
In November, he met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss key sticking points in the peace deal.
From BBC
Tariffs have been a key sticking point between the two sides.
From BBC
Certainly some sticking points for lenders have emerged from Washington early this year.
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