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 energy use is also a point of contention for environmental advocates such as Clean Wisconsin.
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Lindsay Muscato, Journal Sentinel, 12 Sep. 2024
Their presence there is a point of contention for the indigenous people of Rapa Nui, but the researchers behind the new work had the cooperation of the islanders in this project, having worked with them extensively.
—John Timmer, Ars Technica, 11 Sep. 2024
Underwriting for the card has reportedly been another point of contention.
—Nerdwallet, Orange County Register, 10 Sep. 2024
The deployment of Israeli troops along the corridor during the first phase of a ceasefire agreement has been a major point of contention between Israel and Hamas, with Hamas saying Israeli troops must withdraw from the border zone.
—Lauren Izso, CNN, 2 Sep. 2024
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Lindsay Muscato, Journal Sentinel, 12 Sep. 2024
Their presence there is a point of contention for the indigenous people of Rapa Nui, but the researchers behind the new work had the cooperation of the islanders in this project, having worked with them extensively.
—John Timmer, Ars Technica, 11 Sep. 2024
Underwriting for the card has reportedly been another point of contention.
—Nerdwallet, Orange County Register, 10 Sep. 2024
The deployment of Israeli troops along the corridor during the first phase of a ceasefire agreement has been a major point of contention between Israel and Hamas, with Hamas saying Israeli troops must withdraw from the border zone.
—Lauren Izso, CNN, 2 Sep. 2024
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“Point of contention.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/point%20of%20contention. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.
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