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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a sore point for" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to refer to a sensitive or controversial issue that causes discomfort or distress for someone.
Example: "The topic of salary negotiations is often a sore point for many employees in the company."
Alternatives: "a sensitive issue for" or "a contentious topic for".
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Aesthetics are also a sore point for some people.
A sore point for workers is strike "votes".
Ticket sales have been a sore point for weeks.
But taxes are a sore point for farmers struggling with rising costs and an overvalued peso.
The dump on the edge of the East River was a sore point for the crowd.
The oft-heard refrain that more studies are needed is a sore point for Jackman.
The new "Ring" is both a point of pride and a sore point for Mr. Gelb.
Nevertheless, the Japanese standards have been a sore point for American brands.
Stuffed Tube and train carriages are a sore point for barmen and businessmen alike.
The lack of a tipping option in Uber's app has been a sore point for drivers.
That question has become a sore point for some of the new arrivals.
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