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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That distinction was a major topic of discussion during a recent meeting among Wheat Ridge city leaders. — Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026 His deteriorating mental health comes up as a topic of discussion. — Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026 Her comments have since become a topic of discussion beyond sports, namely on cable news. — Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026 His illness became a topic of discussion during the 2026 World Cup, when his family acknowledged a health situation as Lionel Messi competed. — Shayna Jacobs, NBC news, 8 Aug. 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 30 Aug. 2026.

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