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 new offensive staff Glenn’s handling of the coaching staff this offseason remains a topic of discussion around the league. Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026 The playing surface at Acrisure Stadium has been a topic of discussion over the years, including last season when the turf wasn't in the best of shape during a game, causing Steelers kicker Chris Boswell to lose his footing during a field goal attempt. Mike Darnay, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026 Tanking — purposely losing to improve a team’s chances with the draft lottery — is a popular topic of discussion throughout the NBA this season. Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 21 Feb. 2026 The production of Amistad was a popular topic of discussion during the keynote session. Zac Ntim, Deadline, 15 Feb. 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 15 Mar. 2026.

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