sticking point

Example Sentences

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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

Greater access to farm produce was one of the biggest sticking points in the negotiations, given 50% of India's population depends on agriculture for their livelihoods.

From BBC

But territory remains a sticking point, and the warring sides have not yet shown willingness for compromise.

From Barron's