topic of discussion

noun phrase

: the subject being talked about
The proposed law became the central topic of discussion for the candidates.

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The issue of high ticket costs and resale scalping has been a topic of discussion among state and federal leaders for years, after the matter was thrust into the zeitgeist when fans complained about ticket sales for Taylor Swift's Eras concert tour. Noe Padilla, USA Today, 13 May 2026 The video, which has been viewed some thirty million times, became a topic of discussion on the floor of the Duma. Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 8 May 2026 United’s commercial income has been a topic of discussion at the club for several months and was on the agenda when Joel and Avram Glazer visited Carrington alongside Ratcliffe in January. Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 6 May 2026 But his arm length has been a constant topic of discussion as analysts question whether teams would be willing to spend such high draft capital on such a physical outlier. Ben Kamisar, NBC news, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for topic of discussion

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“Topic of discussion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/topic%20of%20discussion. Accessed 16 May. 2026.

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