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 conversation has been framed around the recent ceasefire declared by Trump to the Iran-Israel war that also directed U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, though the situation in Gaza was also likely to be a main topic of discussion.
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Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
Iran, following the 12-day war with Israel, is also expected to be a main topic of discussion.
—Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2025
Iran is also expected to be a main topic of discussion in Washington after Trump brokered a ceasefire between it and Israel.
—Aamer Madhani, Chicago Tribune, 1 July 2025
The half-court spacing around Jokic was a constant topic of discussion as Denver’s three-time MVP faced frequent double- and triple-teams.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 27 June 2025
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Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
Iran, following the 12-day war with Israel, is also expected to be a main topic of discussion.
—Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2025
Iran is also expected to be a main topic of discussion in Washington after Trump brokered a ceasefire between it and Israel.
—Aamer Madhani, Chicago Tribune, 1 July 2025
The half-court spacing around Jokic was a constant topic of discussion as Denver’s three-time MVP faced frequent double- and triple-teams.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 27 June 2025
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“Topic of discussion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/topic%20of%20discussion. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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