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 Louisiana senator is a strong proponent of vaccinations, with Kennedy’s skepticism of immunizations being a constant point of contention between the two.
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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
Germany's exact medal count is a point of contention because Germany has not always competed in each Olympics as a unified country, which can lead to confusing medal counts.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
As Senate Democrats negotiate with the White House over a possible deal on immigration enforcement, their demand on warrants is a major point of contention with Republicans.
—Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 6 Feb. 2026
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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
Germany's exact medal count is a point of contention because Germany has not always competed in each Olympics as a unified country, which can lead to confusing medal counts.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
As Senate Democrats negotiate with the White House over a possible deal on immigration enforcement, their demand on warrants is a major point of contention with Republicans.
—Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 6 Feb. 2026
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“Point of contention.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/point%20of%20contention. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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