sticking point
Example Sentences
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He predicted AI safety coalescing with concerns around the data-center build-out, which is becoming a key sticking point for voters.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 11, 2026
This has been a sticking point in discussions over new children’s online safety legislation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
The terms of the settlement had become a sticking point for Cornyn and Tillis, whose support in the Senate Judiciary Committee was crucial for Blanche’s nomination to advance to the Senate floor for final confirmation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026
Dring said the sticking point for many big games publishers may still be the subscription model, due to the impact it could have on traditional sales "where there is significantly more revenue".
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
But there was one major sticking point: They didn't have enough money to buy gas for the car ride home.
From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple
