Examples of sticking point in a Sentence
The length of the contract has become a sticking point in the negotiations.
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The phrase, which has been used by pro-Palestinian activists, has become a sticking point between Mamdani, the Democratic nominee to lead the nation’s most populous city, and parts of its Jewish community.
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Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Israel’s military still occupies roughly 50% of Gaza, and the ceasefire agreement stipulates that its withdrawal is contingent on Hamas disarming — two sticking points in the ceasefire deal that have yet to be worked out.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
His absence from the list of prisoners to be released remains a sticking point in negotiations.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 12 Oct. 2025
The issues below aren’t covered by the current cease-fire deal, and could be sticking points in future negotiations.
—Aaron Boxerman, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
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Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Israel’s military still occupies roughly 50% of Gaza, and the ceasefire agreement stipulates that its withdrawal is contingent on Hamas disarming — two sticking points in the ceasefire deal that have yet to be worked out.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
His absence from the list of prisoners to be released remains a sticking point in negotiations.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 12 Oct. 2025
The issues below aren’t covered by the current cease-fire deal, and could be sticking points in future negotiations.
—Aaron Boxerman, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sticking point
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“Sticking point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sticking%20point. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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