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Stickler

Noun:

1. A person who insists on a particular way of doing things and pays great attention to detail.

Example sentence: He is a stickler for punctuality and always arrives 10 minutes early to every meeting.

2. A person who adheres strictly to rules or norms.

Example sentence: The teacher is a stickler for grammar and corrects even the smallest mistakes.

3. A difficult or problematic issue.

Example sentence: The question of funding has been a stickler in the negotiations.

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