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bone of contention

NOUN
difference of opinion
Synonyms
WEAK
altercation apple of discord argument beef conflict controversy debate disagreement dispute grounds for war issue matter at hand point in question problem sore point tender spot

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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

This has been a bone of contention with me and is an immediate turn-off.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 24, 2025

Anthony Martial was a particular bone of contention.

From BBC • Oct. 24, 2024

My suitcase was a bone of contention between Tessie and me.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides

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