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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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.
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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
That perspective was reflected in the fact that the newborn dose was even a topic of discussion, despite what many public-health and infectious-disease experts say is solid evidence supporting its safety and effectiveness.
—Alice Park, Time, 6 Dec. 2025
Concern over her condition has been a topic of discussion online, and understandably so as Henry, who looked ethereal before falling off the stage, ended up in the ICU.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 24 Nov. 2025
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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
That perspective was reflected in the fact that the newborn dose was even a topic of discussion, despite what many public-health and infectious-disease experts say is solid evidence supporting its safety and effectiveness.
—Alice Park, Time, 6 Dec. 2025
Concern over her condition has been a topic of discussion online, and understandably so as Henry, who looked ethereal before falling off the stage, ended up in the ICU.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 24 Nov. 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 7 Jan. 2026.
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