sticking point

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

In an upbeat interview with the Financial Times, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan indicated that compromise was possible on the key sticking point of uranium enrichment.

From Barron's

The question of how far is too far will likely remain a sticking point, given that big tech stocks are indisputably still delivering earnings growth.

From Barron's

Rising healthcare costs for teachers with families have been a major sticking point.

From Los Angeles Times

Another key sticking point is believed to be Kyiv's demand to get robust security guarantees from its European allies and the US.

From BBC

Agricultural goods may be key—it’s a critical sector for India and had been a sticking point in earlier negotiations.

From Barron's