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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And the unconventional nature and tremendous box-office reception of his and Lance Oppenheim’s film was a hot topic of discussion. — Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2026 The Tampa Bay Rays are hosting World Series games at Tropicana Field for the first time since 2008, and as always, the stadium itself continues to be a topic of discussion. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026 Supply chain bottlenecks, and specifically SpaceX's efforts to make turbine vanes and blades in-house, may be another topic of discussion. — Kevin Stankiewicz,zev Fima, CNBC, 25 Oct. 2026 Bob Lavoie, a Vietnam veteran who served as an Army specialist, said housing affordability is a dominant topic of discussion. — Joan Murray, CBS News, 15 Oct. 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 14 Nov. 2026.

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