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an object of interest or concern that is being discussed
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Recent Examples of talking point
The potential Lake County Convention Center was another talking point for Melton, of which Gary is one of two applicants.
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Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2025
Listen to this article 3 min Saquon Barkley won a Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles, but his past with the New York Giants remains a talking point — even for the president of the United States.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Deregulation has long been a Republican talking point but has increasingly appeared on Democrats’ radars, too.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Mayor Adams on Tuesday echoed Trump administration talking points on Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident whose accidental deportation to El Salvador has become a major flashpoint in the ongoing fight over the president’s hardline immigration agenda.
—Sheetal Banchariya, New York Daily News, 22 Apr. 2025
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Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2025
Listen to this article 3 min Saquon Barkley won a Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles, but his past with the New York Giants remains a talking point — even for the president of the United States.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Deregulation has long been a Republican talking point but has increasingly appeared on Democrats’ radars, too.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Mayor Adams on Tuesday echoed Trump administration talking points on Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident whose accidental deportation to El Salvador has become a major flashpoint in the ongoing fight over the president’s hardline immigration agenda.
—Sheetal Banchariya, New York Daily News, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for talking point
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Got a burning question, or comment, for On Politics?You can submit them here or send me an email atrdmorin@usatoday.com.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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That leaves one central question and, characteristic of Dylan himself, two ways to view it.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2025
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Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.—
Frank E. Lockwood,
Arkansas Online,
10 May 2025
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The nominees for its book, broadcast media and journalism awards celebrate digital and traditional media — radio, television broadcasts, podcasts, documentaries, online sites, social media — covering food and beverage topics published or self-published in 2024.—
Zareen Syed,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2025
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As studies begin to find connections between exposure to plastic and medical problems, doctors and scientists are increasingly concerned.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Digital platforms have made attempts to resolve this problem, yet frequently mimic the traditional education system's one-directional teaching approach.—
AyoOluwa Nihinlola,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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However, the formal selection of those individuals was paused after concerns emerged that prospective jurors might raise issues over the weekend.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Women's issues and gender equality are a focus of the Duchess of Sussex's public work.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
12 May 2025
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Manas opened in Brazil a few days ago, and the Women in Motion honor will bring wider awareness to both the film and its subject matter.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
18 May 2025
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Taking the role in Yellow Face was a risk for Dae Kim — though not because of its subject matter.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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Just 11 days earlier, a different resignation had been the subject of conversation when Sir Alex Ferguson picked up the phone to one particular United fan.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
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The region of Kashmir has been the subject of dispute between India and Pakistan since both gained their independence from Britain in 1947.—
Olivia-Anne Cleary,
Time,
10 May 2025
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“Talking point.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talking%20point. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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