bone of contention
Example Sentences
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One bone of contention is a suspension clause toughened by parliament that would scrap favourable tariff conditions for US exporters, should the United States later breach the terms of the deal.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
One bone of contention: proposed studio units that he and some other local business owners say their workers neither want nor need.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
The weakness has been a major bone of contention in trade relations with the U.S.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 9, 2026
For Emery and PSG it was worse, not helped by officiating that is still a bone of contention in Paris to this day.
From BBC • Mar. 12, 2025
The remaining bone of contention is a thorn in his side and an albatross around his neck.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
