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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The issue of courtroom venues remains a central point of contention in the Florida case.
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Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 1 Apr. 2026
Last year, the FBI warned of an AI scam impersonating top officials, while the use of AI in music continues to be a point of contention.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The county is moving toward finalizing the proposal, and has granted it an exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act — a point of contention for many residents.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
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Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 1 Apr. 2026
Last year, the FBI warned of an AI scam impersonating top officials, while the use of AI in music continues to be a point of contention.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The county is moving toward finalizing the proposal, and has granted it an exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act — a point of contention for many residents.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
One much less incendiary point of contention about his legacy was the extent of his personal involvement in OnlyFans’ blockbuster success.
—Gustavo Turner, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2026
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“Point of contention.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/point%20of%20contention. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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