sticking point

Example Sentences

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It didn’t matter that “Cars” was the studio’s worst-received film to date, or that its worldbuilding was so nonsensical it would become a sticking point for viewers over the next 20 years.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

A sticking point for investors: Would Abel start to put some of Berkshire’s trove of cash to work?

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

AI technology was a sticking point for many, and that tension persists, Crabtree-Ireland said.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

That was a major sticking point with members, some of whom couldn’t qualify for benefits as their contributions were split between two plans.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

But there was one major sticking point: They didn't have enough money to buy gas for the car ride home.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple