flash point

Example Sentences

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The detainment spawned an intense reaction from immigrant and labor activists, becoming a flash point early in the protests around California.

From Los Angeles Times

The bill is a flash point in a state that has relaxed access to firearms in recent years as the nation has endured increasing gun violence.

From Los Angeles Times

Old Glory, which has at times become a cultural flash point, was in some ways meant to illustrate the patriotism of Democrats, who could also support an athlete kneeling during the national anthem.

From Washington Post

The issue has become a diplomatic flash point, with protests in support of Amritpal taking place in the United States, Britain and Canada — some of which had led to vandalism of Indian embassies.

From Washington Post

What information judges report or omit from annual disclosure forms has become a flash point for court transparency advocates, who say the federal judiciary — and the Supreme Court in particular — lacks accountability to the public.

From Washington Post