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 bill is aimed to curve reckless driving across the state, but Milwaukee's reputation for reckless driving has been a topic of discussion for several years.
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Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Although the Eagles' passing game has been a big topic of discussion this offseason, the reigning champs still received high praise for one of their stack combinations.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Movies were indeed part of the conversation at the festival’s opening press conference, but the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza soon became the major topic of discussion.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2025
The fast-changing landscape of national politics and what role the county party must play was a big topic of discussion for the central committee ahead of the chair vote.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
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Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Although the Eagles' passing game has been a big topic of discussion this offseason, the reigning champs still received high praise for one of their stack combinations.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Movies were indeed part of the conversation at the festival’s opening press conference, but the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza soon became the major topic of discussion.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2025
The fast-changing landscape of national politics and what role the county party must play was a big topic of discussion for the central committee ahead of the chair vote.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
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 9 Sep. 2025.
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