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 Estévez, who was hit by a line drive in his left ankle, became the topic of discussion.
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Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2026
Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance became a global news story, and a main topic of discussion across the TV and true crime media ecosystem.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026
The health of King Charles has been a topic of discussion for a while, particularly considering how little the general public knows about what’s really wrong with him.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 27 Mar. 2026
Leo has strongly carried on Francis’ legacy of ecological stewardship, and the environment is expected to be a topic of discussion.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
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Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2026
Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance became a global news story, and a main topic of discussion across the TV and true crime media ecosystem.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026
The health of King Charles has been a topic of discussion for a while, particularly considering how little the general public knows about what’s really wrong with him.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 27 Mar. 2026
Leo has strongly carried on Francis’ legacy of ecological stewardship, and the environment is expected to be a topic of discussion.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 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 4 Apr. 2026.
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