matter of contention
Example Sentences
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What happened next is a matter of contention.
From Slate ● Jun. 19, 2024
The size of the Bulgarian community in North Macedonia is a matter of contention.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 7, 2022
Exactly how to define the physical is a matter of contention.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 15, 2022
Understanding why has been a matter of contention ever since.
From Salon ● May 10, 2022
Malcolm stood for a moment at the door to understand the matter of contention, and prepare him to interfere judiciously.
From Malcolm by MacDonald, George