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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Strait of Hormuz remains a point of contention The United States and Iran traded military strikes in recent days, despite the two sides signing a preliminary peace deal earlier this month.
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Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
His verbosity has become a point of contention.
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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.
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Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2026
Key Background The reopening of the strait has been a major point of contention amid peace efforts.
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Antonio Pequeño Iv,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
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Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
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
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 7 Jul. 2026.
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