flash point
noun
1
: the lowest temperature at which vapors above a volatile combustible substance ignite in air when exposed to flame
2
: a point at which someone or something bursts suddenly into action or being
Examples of flash point in a Sentence
The city became a flash point as political tensions grew.
The situation reached a flash point when union leaders urged the workers to protest.
Recent Examples on the Web
Who would have thought Oklahoma City would become a flash point of foot fashion.
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Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2025
Changes to Medicaid benefits and new work requirements will mean higher healthcare costs and less eligibility, creating a flash point in the broader debate over the bill.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 15 June 2025
The June 14 event is shaping up as a flash point for tensions between Trump's critics and supporters.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
That game, which began with three fights in the first minute, was a cultural flash point for hockey and brought significantly more interest in the tournament than expected.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 16 June 2025
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Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2025
Changes to Medicaid benefits and new work requirements will mean higher healthcare costs and less eligibility, creating a flash point in the broader debate over the bill.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 15 June 2025
The June 14 event is shaping up as a flash point for tensions between Trump's critics and supporters.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
That game, which began with three fights in the first minute, was a cultural flash point for hockey and brought significantly more interest in the tournament than expected.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 16 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for flash point
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“Flash point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flash%20point. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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