bone of contention

Example Sentences

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It is the "if done correctly," part which is the bone of contention, according to one of the country's most respected and influential scientists.

From BBC

The other bone of contention, India’s soaring purchases of discounted Russian oil, may resolve itself organically, says Amitendu Palit, senior research fellow at the Institute of South Asian Studies in Singapore.

From Barron's

The weakness has been a major bone of contention in trade relations with the U.S.

From MarketWatch

In Sudan, another bone of contention between the Gulf states, Saudi Arabia and the United States handed a new ceasefire proposal to Sudan's army, a government source told AFP this week.

From Barron's

The murky value of Warner’s cable channel portfolio has become a bone of contention in the company’s sale.

From Los Angeles Times