point of contention
noun phrase
: the thing that people are arguing over
The main point of contention is who owns the timber rights to the land.
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He's drafted legislation that would give Congress more authority over Antiquities Act designations, a longtime point of contention for Western conservatives.
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Daniel Moore, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
An additional point of contention has been the idea of increasing points for race and stage wins.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
This point of contention has already threatened the fragile peace.
—Alexander Smith, NBC News, 27 Nov. 2024
The dollar figure wasn't the only point of contention.
—Lauren Sommer, NPR, 23 Nov. 2024
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Daniel Moore, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
An additional point of contention has been the idea of increasing points for race and stage wins.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
This point of contention has already threatened the fragile peace.
—Alexander Smith, NBC News, 27 Nov. 2024
The dollar figure wasn't the only point of contention.
—Lauren Sommer, NPR, 23 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for point of contention
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“Point of contention.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/point%20of%20contention. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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