Examples of sticking point in a Sentence
The length of the contract has become a sticking point in the negotiations.
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Israel may show flexibility on a key sticking point in the talks, sources have told CNN, as negotiators attempt to close the gaps preventing the first pause in months of fighting.
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Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 18 July 2025
Automation was the top sticking point in the ILA’s contract negotiations with the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX), before the parties agreed to a new six-year deal.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 11 July 2025
Another of the big sticking points for players was the extended scav cooldowns the hardcore wipe brought with it.
—Mike Stubbs, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
The Israeli prime minister met with top Senate leaders on Wednesday afternoon following a second meeting at the White House on Tuesday that focused on the remaining sticking points for a ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 9 July 2025
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Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 18 July 2025
Automation was the top sticking point in the ILA’s contract negotiations with the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX), before the parties agreed to a new six-year deal.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 11 July 2025
Another of the big sticking points for players was the extended scav cooldowns the hardcore wipe brought with it.
—Mike Stubbs, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
The Israeli prime minister met with top Senate leaders on Wednesday afternoon following a second meeting at the White House on Tuesday that focused on the remaining sticking points for a ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 9 July 2025
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“Sticking point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sticking%20point. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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