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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However, Bloom’s attendance was a point of contention with Perry.
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Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 4 Nov. 2025
LaRoche was fired with Jenkins, but the offense was a major point of contention.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
The largest point of contention is related to the Affordable Care Act, with Democrats seeking to quickly extend ACA tax credits to prevent healthcare premiums from dramatically rising for millions of Americans.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025
Following Sportico’s report, the revenue-sharing component became a point of contention among Oregon State fans.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 30 Oct. 2025
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Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 4 Nov. 2025
LaRoche was fired with Jenkins, but the offense was a major point of contention.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
The largest point of contention is related to the Affordable Care Act, with Democrats seeking to quickly extend ACA tax credits to prevent healthcare premiums from dramatically rising for millions of Americans.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025
Following Sportico’s report, the revenue-sharing component became a point of contention among Oregon State fans.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 30 Oct. 2025
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 9 Nov. 2025.
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