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Meanings of sore point in English

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Usage of sore point in English
1
However, material resources may be a sore point from start to finish!
The South African
2
It's a sore point and there is great disaffection among the owners.
The Irish Times
3
The fact Sonny was in Hastings was another sore point for Ransfield.
Radio NZ
4
The question then became a sore point between the Emperor and myself.
In the World War
5
The footy ground was a sore point, and Sandy looked up sharply.
Book of lost threads
6
Forgive me, Lady Miralissa, but this is a sore point with me!
Shadow prowler
7
That the engine was a sore point with Captain Warfield was patent.
A Son of the Sun
8
This was touching me on a sore point, and I stepped back.
The Leavenworth Case
9
The rule has been a particular sore point among a number of dealers.
Reuters
10
The alcohol ban, in particular, is a sore point for some South Africans.
The South African
11
But often, experts say, food bills can be a sore point.
Reuters
12
This is a sore point for some other countries, particularly the United States.
News.com.au
13
Richer Browser: BlackBerry's browser has been a sore point for consumers and developers.
Wired
14
The enormous wing is a particular sore point with many but not McLaughlin.
Radio NZ
15
It's a sore point, because housework is largely a thankless task.
News.com.au
16
FINRA's pay packages for top officers also are a sore point.
Reuters
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United States of America
Common
United Kingdom
Common