matter of contention
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
For the government, a major matter of contention has been disarmament.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026
What happened next is a matter of contention.
From Slate ● Jun. 19, 2024
Exactly how to define the physical is a matter of contention.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 15, 2022
But which types of cord abnormalities can be directly associated with stillbirth, and whether or not those abnormalities can be detected and the stillbirths prevented, is an ongoing matter of contention among medical experts.
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2021
The territory obtained from Mexico became a matter of contention as to whether it should be slave territory or not.
From Famous American Statesmen by Sarah Knowles Bolton
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word