sticking point

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A study by the Institute for Fiscal Studies last year found that finances were a significant sticking point for young adults leaving home, with rising housing costs fuelling the trend.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Vice President JD Vance said the central sticking point was Iran’s insistence on maintaining its nuclear program.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

A key sticking point is whether it extends to hostilities in Lebanon.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

The Artemis program’s $93 billion budget has also been a sticking point for a lot of people, with each launch costing an estimated $4.1 billion.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 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