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 new law clarifies responsibilities for the CCC chair and executive director, which has been a point of contention for commissioners.
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State House News Service, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
Government spokespersons said some union activity appeared politically motivated and aimed at resisting the central labor reforms that have been a point of contention in recent months.
—Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 2026
But the effectiveness of these cereals has been a point of contention, to the degree where the company faced several class action lawsuits alleging that the advertisements of health benefits were misleading.
—Heather Bushman, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Local authorities are expected to provide security for public events, with some costs potentially falling to taxpayers — a point of contention among critics.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
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State House News Service, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
Government spokespersons said some union activity appeared politically motivated and aimed at resisting the central labor reforms that have been a point of contention in recent months.
—Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 2026
But the effectiveness of these cereals has been a point of contention, to the degree where the company faced several class action lawsuits alleging that the advertisements of health benefits were misleading.
—Heather Bushman, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Local authorities are expected to provide security for public events, with some costs potentially falling to taxpayers — a point of contention among critics.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 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 21 Apr. 2026.
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