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 mandatory pilot retirement age of 65 years old has long been a topic of discussion among aviation officials and lawmakers. Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025 During Friday’s show, Kimmel’s hiatus, the biggest topic of discussion in Hollywood at the moment, did not come up once again. Jordan Moreau, Variety, 19 Sep. 2025 Yes, it Lutz didn’t clank his own attempt this wouldn’t even be a topic of discussion. The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025 The Philadelphia Eagles’ use of the tush push was a hot topic of discussion in the offseason as NFL owners nearly voted to effectively ban the play. Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 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 29 Sep. 2025.

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