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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Walz had proposed cuts to special-education transportation spending, which Republicans oppose because of its impact on rural school districts, but the main point of contention has been around new unemployment benefits for hourly school employees.
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Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 12 May 2025
The ruling has nonetheless been a point of contention in the debate over diversity, equity and inclusion.
—Jimmy Aguilar, The Conversation, 8 May 2025
Reports lately have indicated this remains a point of contention for William, who is said not to be on speaking terms with his brother.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 30 Apr. 2025
Medicaid fight will be front and center A major point of contention is cuts to Medicaid, the federal-state health insurance program for people with disabilities and low-income adults.
—Claudia Grisales, NPR, 28 Apr. 2025
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Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 12 May 2025
The ruling has nonetheless been a point of contention in the debate over diversity, equity and inclusion.
—Jimmy Aguilar, The Conversation, 8 May 2025
Reports lately have indicated this remains a point of contention for William, who is said not to be on speaking terms with his brother.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 30 Apr. 2025
Medicaid fight will be front and center A major point of contention is cuts to Medicaid, the federal-state health insurance program for people with disabilities and low-income adults.
—Claudia Grisales, NPR, 28 Apr. 2025
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“Point of contention.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/point%20of%20contention. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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