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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While his knee has been a topic of discussion leading up to this series, that didn't seem to be an issue for him on Wednesday. Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025 Siwa's sexuality has been an ongoing topic of discussion throughout this season. Shania Russell, EW.com, 23 Apr. 2025 All of this is, of course, a constant topic of discussion for those of us in the strategic communications industry. Andrew Frank, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025 For years, the Jets’ offensive line has been a hot topic of discussion. Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 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 2 May. 2025.

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