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.

Examples of point of contention in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

His verbosity has become a point of contention. — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026

And the work will begin even as data centers remain a point of contention in Charlotte and nearby regions. — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 27 June 2026

Key Background The reopening of the strait has been a major point of contention amid peace efforts. — Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026

The district attorney’s office also saw cuts — a point of contention over prior months as the District Attorney Jeff Rosen sought to use funding originally proposed for healthcare, though the final budget preserves more attorney-level positions at the expense of support staff. — Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 23 June 2026

Rhymes for point of contention

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