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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a theme of contention" is correct and usable in written English
It can be used to describe a subject or topic that causes disagreement or conflict among people. Example: "The debate over climate change has become a theme of contention in political discussions."
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He has talked about how I'd benefited from his misery – I won the Life magazine award, I was on the Today show – and it has definitely been a theme of contention that I got more than he did".
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Which of those two has had the greater impact is a subject of contention.
Dishes can be a subject of contention.
We close with some observations regarding common themes, points of contention and possibilities for future work.
Mr. Cuomo was widely criticized for his remarks, even by Democrats, and yesterday, he took pains to avoid criticizing the governor directly as he returned to what his aides said would be a central theme of his campaign: his contention that Mr. Pataki is doing an ineffective job in overseeing the recovery effort downtown.
Clothing was also a point of contention.
Was that a point of contention?
The rock remains a point of contention.
It remains a point of contention.
Judging remains a point of contention.
Any statement beyond that, however, remains a source of contention.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com