Sticky Keys on new MBP

My new MBP is having key difficulty with sticking and not working properly. This is my second MBP and NEVER had an issue with food etc... getting under keys, now with the new MBP with these vents everywhere I am having constant key problems, anyone else and is there a solution?

If the Mac is new and within the 1-year warranty period (or the 3-year period if you purchased AppleCare), do take it in to the Apple Store for assessment.
Else, you can consider popping the sticking keys off and evaluating/eliminating the cause, if mechanical. Since there's a risk of the scissors mechanism getting damaged, spare keycaps can be obtained here: https://www.replacementlaptopkeys.com/

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I have also been using Apple stuff for 20 years and have spent a small fortune on their products.
I am a web designer and a photographer, an amateur photographer I hasten to add!
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I have the 2.4Ghz version with no RAM upgrade as yet.
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