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View definitions for sore point

sore point

noun as in peeve

noun as in red flag

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Kicking has been a sore point for Green Bay, who cut Brayden Narveson after missing five field goals in six games - and the move paid off as veteran Brandon McManus slotted the game winner with his first field goal for his new team as time expired.

From BBC

In China, Japan’s wartime atrocities have long been a sore point as Beijing maintains that Tokyo has never fully apologised.

From BBC

Trump was another sore point at Wednesday’s debate.

From Salon

The incident has become a political sore point for the BJP, which governs India and Rajasthan, after some opposition leaders accused the party of fuelling religious tensions for political gains.

From BBC

Roads will still be built automatically by traders, which has long been a sore point for some players.

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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