sticking point

noun

: an item (as in negotiations) resulting or likely to result in an impasse

Examples of sticking point in a Sentence

The length of the contract has become a sticking point in the negotiations.
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For many fans, the frequent degradation of the visuals in their favorite shows can be a real sticking point. Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2024 Lawmakers said some of the assistance for farmers had emerged as a key sticking point as funding talks ramped up in the past week. Aris Folley, The Hill, 18 Dec. 2024 Debates over phasing out fossil fuels resurfaced as a sticking point. Monica Sanders, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024 One particular sticking point the studio had, according to Lee, was why the auteur wanted to film on location in Saudi Arabia for the Mecca scenes. Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 12 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sticking point 

Word History

First Known Use

1732, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sticking point was in 1732

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“Sticking point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sticking%20point. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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