Sentences with phrase «particular thorn in the side»

He points to activist investors as a particular thorn in the side of management, forcing it to focus on quarter - to - quarter earnings and giving up board seats instead of investing in research and development.
Success and Moskowitz have been at the center of the recent battle over the future of New York's charters, and a particular thorn in the side of Mayor Bill de Blasio since February, when he attempted to block three Success schools from opening.

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I suppose I have been a bit of a thorn in their side — me being so particular.
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