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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Rogen and Franco’s friendship has been a point of contention for the actor, as Rogen continues to climb the ranks in Hollywood.
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Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
Namibia and South Africa have prevented Starlink from entering their telecoms markets, enforcing local ownership rules that have become a point of contention for multinational firms operating in Africa.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 12 June 2026
Both districts have similar policies to CPS that allow students to use pronouns, locker rooms and restrooms that align with their gender identities — a recurring point of contention throughout the hearing.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2026
It is expected that the season 11 cast will feature a combination of — if not all of — these stars, though Batula and Wilson’s involvement remains a point of contention among fans.
—Rachel Labonte, Entertainment Weekly, 10 June 2026
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Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
Namibia and South Africa have prevented Starlink from entering their telecoms markets, enforcing local ownership rules that have become a point of contention for multinational firms operating in Africa.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 12 June 2026
Both districts have similar policies to CPS that allow students to use pronouns, locker rooms and restrooms that align with their gender identities — a recurring point of contention throughout the hearing.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2026
It is expected that the season 11 cast will feature a combination of — if not all of — these stars, though Batula and Wilson’s involvement remains a point of contention among fans.
—Rachel Labonte, Entertainment Weekly, 10 June 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 20 Jun. 2026.
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