bone of contention

NOUN
  1. the subject of a dispute
    the real bone of contention, as you know, is money
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How To Use bone of contention In A Sentence

  • That seems to be the main bone of contention in this childhood classic. Times, Sunday Times
  • The property left by their father was a bone of contention between the brothers.
  • Where to go on holiday is always a bone of contention in our family.
  • This has been a serious bone of contention at home. Times, Sunday Times
  • The border has always been a bone of contention between these two countries.
  • Anything put clearly in writing is less likely to become a bone of contention. The Sun
  • The high-pitched wail made by the cars at speed is another bone of contention. Times, Sunday Times
  • The main bone of contention is the temperature level of the air-conditioners.
  • This has been a serious bone of contention at home. Times, Sunday Times
  • The main bone of contention is the temperature level of the air-conditioners.
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