flashpoint
- a variation of flash point.
Example Sentences
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The death has renewed scrutiny of the century-old industry, which has long been a flashpoint in New York politics.
From Salon • Jun. 20, 2026
Drone flights remain a flashpoint in tensions between the two Koreas, which remain technically at war.
From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026
The bridge, named after the Canadian hockey star who led the Detroit Red Wings to Stanley Cup championships in the 1950s, has become a flashpoint in the at-times bitter trade dispute between the countries.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Because Pratt’s campaign was great on the A.I.-generated streets but not the actual city of Los Angeles, the state has become the latest flashpoint for an election panic.
From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026
The initial flashpoint came when Wang made her way over to Korpatsch's side of the court to inspect a ball mark, after the chair umpire ruled her shot had landed beyond the baseline.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
