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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One much less incendiary point of contention about his legacy was the extent of his personal involvement in OnlyFans’ blockbuster success.
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Gustavo Turner, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2026
Namibia blocked Elon Musk’s Starlink from entering its telecoms market, enforcing local ownership rules that have become a point of contention for foreign firms operating in Africa.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Democrats have been demanding significant reforms for immigration enforcement agents, including the removal of their masks, which has become a key point of contention for Republicans.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 23 Mar. 2026
Another point of contention is about the use of Flaming Gorge and other mountain reservoirs to restock Lake Powell for the Lower Basin states.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 23 Mar. 2026
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Gustavo Turner, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2026
Namibia blocked Elon Musk’s Starlink from entering its telecoms market, enforcing local ownership rules that have become a point of contention for foreign firms operating in Africa.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Democrats have been demanding significant reforms for immigration enforcement agents, including the removal of their masks, which has become a key point of contention for Republicans.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 23 Mar. 2026
Another point of contention is about the use of Flaming Gorge and other mountain reservoirs to restock Lake Powell for the Lower Basin states.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 23 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 1 Apr. 2026.
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