sticking point

Example Sentences

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This was apparently one of the sticking points over the weekend as Kiffin negotiated his exit.

From The Wall Street Journal

The proposal became a major sticking point in negotiations, keeping the Univision channels off YouTube TV since Sept. 30 and drawing the attention of Washington.

From Los Angeles Times

However the redevelopment is dependent on the stadium being granted permission by the local council to stage 15 non-rugby events each year, which has up until now proved a sticking point.

From BBC

The October controls were a major sticking point in trade talks between Beijing and Washington, and Sejourne said that Europe was both a "collateral victim" of their trade tensions, and "directly targeted" itself.

From Barron's

The UK has agreed to pay an "appropriate" financial contribution to the EU as part of the deals, which is likely to prove a key sticking point in the talks.

From BBC