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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What’s redacted in the Epstein files — and what isn’t — has become a point of contention.
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The Kraft Group The proposal had been a point of contention for Boston leaders.
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This was a major point of contention in West Lafayette, where residents' questions weren't answered due to the information being considered trade secrets — very common in economic development deals.
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Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 31 Dec. 2025
The Kraft Group The proposal had been a point of contention for Boston leaders.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
This was a major point of contention in West Lafayette, where residents' questions weren't answered due to the information being considered trade secrets — very common in economic development deals.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 30 Dec. 2025
One point of contention between the two, however, is the new rumor that Fergie would be willing to take back Andrew.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 21 Dec. 2025
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 4 Jan. 2026.
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