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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Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 2 Jan. 2026
The freshman's situation is a popular topic of discussion for UK's coaches.
—Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Dec. 2025
In fact, a topic of discussion on social media has been whether Kansas would allow the NBA to change the court design for the potential NBA Cup title game.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 26 Dec. 2025
The aging state of the amenities at Arrowhead have been a topic of discussion, including last year, when Patrick Mahomes criticized its air-conditioning situation.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 2025
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Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 2 Jan. 2026
The freshman's situation is a popular topic of discussion for UK's coaches.
—Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Dec. 2025
In fact, a topic of discussion on social media has been whether Kansas would allow the NBA to change the court design for the potential NBA Cup title game.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 26 Dec. 2025
The aging state of the amenities at Arrowhead have been a topic of discussion, including last year, when Patrick Mahomes criticized its air-conditioning situation.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 2025
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“Topic of discussion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/topic%20of%20discussion. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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