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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Farm labor was a topic of discussion, in particular how the federal immigration surge has impacted immigrant workers on Minnesota farms.
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John Lauritsen, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
The production of Amistad was a popular topic of discussion during the keynote session.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 15 Feb. 2026
Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson’s availability in basketball games continues to be a hot topic of discussion nationally with just a few weeks remaining before the start of March Madness.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 15 Feb. 2026
Tipping, perfectly legal when done through natural means, has been a frequent topic of discussion when the Yankees and Blue Jays have played in recent years.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2026
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John Lauritsen, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
The production of Amistad was a popular topic of discussion during the keynote session.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 15 Feb. 2026
Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson’s availability in basketball games continues to be a hot topic of discussion nationally with just a few weeks remaining before the start of March Madness.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 15 Feb. 2026
Tipping, perfectly legal when done through natural means, has been a frequent topic of discussion when the Yankees and Blue Jays have played in recent years.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 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 23 Feb. 2026.
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