Examples of sticking point in a Sentence
The length of the contract has become a sticking point in the negotiations.
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But conflicting statements on how to characterize the details of the emerging deal suggested sticking points remained.
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Nik Popli, Time, 12 June 2026
Still, clear sticking points between the two sides appeared to remain.
—Hugh Son, CNBC, 23 May 2026
Ceasefire efforts continue but sticking points remain On Friday, Pakistan said that the interior minister traveled to Tehran twice this week to meet Iranian leaders as part of efforts to ease tensions between Iran and the United States.
—Samy Magdy, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
Experts say current ties between Seoul and Tokyo have no sticking points and that their relationship will subsequently remain on a positive trajectory for now.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
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Nik Popli, Time, 12 June 2026
Still, clear sticking points between the two sides appeared to remain.
—Hugh Son, CNBC, 23 May 2026
Ceasefire efforts continue but sticking points remain On Friday, Pakistan said that the interior minister traveled to Tehran twice this week to meet Iranian leaders as part of efforts to ease tensions between Iran and the United States.
—Samy Magdy, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
Experts say current ties between Seoul and Tokyo have no sticking points and that their relationship will subsequently remain on a positive trajectory for now.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
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“Sticking point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sticking%20point. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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