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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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 While the team hopes that some can return before the postseason, this should be a topic of discussion in the Dodgers' war room during the offseason. Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025 The bill is aimed to curve reckless driving across the state, but Milwaukee's reputation for reckless driving has been a topic of discussion for several years. Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 28 Aug. 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 18 Sep. 2025.

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