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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Though Trump's comments about annexing Canada have been dismissed by Canadian officials, the looming tariff dispute remains a point of contention between the two countries.
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Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 3 Feb. 2025
Trade is another possible point of contention that could affect U.S.-India relations.
—Kyra Colah, Fox News, 29 Jan. 2025
The Chiefs ended up winning 32-29 and that stop was a point of contention among fans, many who think game officials are biased toward Kansas City.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 29 Jan. 2025
The division of Coyote Pass has been an ongoing point of contention between the exes.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025
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Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 3 Feb. 2025
Trade is another possible point of contention that could affect U.S.-India relations.
—Kyra Colah, Fox News, 29 Jan. 2025
The Chiefs ended up winning 32-29 and that stop was a point of contention among fans, many who think game officials are biased toward Kansas City.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 29 Jan. 2025
The division of Coyote Pass has been an ongoing point of contention between the exes.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025
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“Point of contention.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/point%20of%20contention. Accessed 7 Feb. 2025.
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