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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Dog attacks have been a topic of discussion in the U.K. after the government banned a number of breeds in England and Wales, including XL Bullies, Pit bull terriers, Japanese Tosas, Dogo Argentinos and more, following a wave of dog attacks.
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Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 22 June 2025
The red mats were obviously a big topic of discussion amongst the All Valley board over the seasons.
—EW.com, 16 June 2025
The Minnesota Vikings and second-year quarterback J.J. McCarthy are a major topic of discussion within the NFL.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
In February, Musk spoke with Bangladeshi officials via teleconference, and according to Bangladesh’s interim head of government, Muhammad Yunus, Starlink was a topic of discussion.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 2 May 2025
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Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 22 June 2025
The red mats were obviously a big topic of discussion amongst the All Valley board over the seasons.
—EW.com, 16 June 2025
The Minnesota Vikings and second-year quarterback J.J. McCarthy are a major topic of discussion within the NFL.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
In February, Musk spoke with Bangladeshi officials via teleconference, and according to Bangladesh’s interim head of government, Muhammad Yunus, Starlink was a topic of discussion.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 2 May 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 8 Jul. 2025.
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