It is still a bone of contention whether to go ahead with the original plan in light of the new evidence.
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Bone of contention
/ˈbəʊn əv kənˈtɛnʃən/
Synonyms for "bone of contention" (36 found)
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Closest matches (8)
apple of discordbone to pickcasus bellicatechismcross questioncross-interrogatorycross-questioncrow to pick
Strong matches (10)
crow to pluckdebating pointdemandfeelergrounds for warinquiryinterrogationinterrogativeinterrogatoryissue
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The crossing caused serious congestion with long traffic hold-ups, and had been a bone of contention between the local authorities and the railway for over eighty years. It was controlled from Fletton Road Junction Signalbox (removed at the same time) and, until a wheel was installed in 1920, required two gatemen on each turn of duty.
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England's "Football Coming Home" anthem became a serious bone of contention at the World Cup - with Croatia using it as a sign of arrogance from their opponents in the build up to the semi-final.
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