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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This has been a point of contention for Prieto and other residents who oppose the current plans.
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Catherine Odom
february 19, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
It’s also noted that the former prince’s residence at Royal Lodge has long been a point of contention between the king and his brother.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026
The Louisiana senator is a strong proponent of vaccinations, with Kennedy’s skepticism of immunizations being a constant point of contention between the two.
—Joseph Choi, The Hill, 12 Feb. 2026
Bad Bunny's music, which is performed in Spanish, has been a point of contention.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
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Catherine Odom
february 19, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
It’s also noted that the former prince’s residence at Royal Lodge has long been a point of contention between the king and his brother.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026
The Louisiana senator is a strong proponent of vaccinations, with Kennedy’s skepticism of immunizations being a constant point of contention between the two.
—Joseph Choi, The Hill, 12 Feb. 2026
Bad Bunny's music, which is performed in Spanish, has been a point of contention.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
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 22 Feb. 2026.
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