as in question
an object of interest or concern that is being discussed
We have several talking points we need to cover. I have a list of talking points here that support my case.
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Recent Examples of talking point
But platforming can be reasonable under circumstances in which an interlocutor is actually willing and able to counter the talking points of extremists like Fuentes.
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Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 6 Nov. 2025
Democratic lawmakers were more receptive across the board to their message, Honeycutt says, while the offices of many Republican lawmakers echoed talking points pushed by the pesticide manufacturers.
—Dominique Mosbergen, Time, 29 Sep. 2025
This is a common anti-vaccine talking point.
—Sony Salzman, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2025
The hope, from there, is that this will result in a rave article with all the talking points included.
—Big Think, 23 Sep. 2025
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Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 6 Nov. 2025
Democratic lawmakers were more receptive across the board to their message, Honeycutt says, while the offices of many Republican lawmakers echoed talking points pushed by the pesticide manufacturers.
—Dominique Mosbergen, Time, 29 Sep. 2025
This is a common anti-vaccine talking point.
—Sony Salzman, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2025
The hope, from there, is that this will result in a rave article with all the talking points included.
—Big Think, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for talking point
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After that day, when I was given the book which promised to answer all of my bloody questions—my long-suffering American Girl doll went into the closet.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Yes, potential excuses exist, such as the Tigers’ switch to Daniels, a senior Stanford transfer whose tremendous performance (353 yards passing and two touchdowns, 89 yards rushing and two touchdowns) demands the question of why Freeze didn’t turn the offense over to him weeks ago.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Here are Pereira’s thoughts on several topics, edited for clarity and brevity.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
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Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.—
Erick Taylor,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
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Her main problem was with the MAGA movement in general, believing that her negative interactions with MAGA protesters reflected the hearts and minds of the movement more broadly.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Jan. 2026
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No, a Super Bowl run isn't likely for this team, but Pittsburgh does have a bit of a unique offense that could give defenses that rely on their pass rush problems.—
Austin Mock,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Despite vocal support from Aspire Capitol Heights families and a concerted effort from school leaders to prove that the school’s fiscal and academic issues could be solved, the board voted 4-1 to deny the school’s charter renewal.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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One issue that’s affecting Brazil’s immunization campaign as a whole is a lack of vaccine supply.—
Adriana Brasileiro,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Despite the dark subject matter, Bareilles wants is to make sure everyone can see the beauty hidden within the documentary.—
Ryan Fleming,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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The filmmakers and Disney are hopeful the pic will have staying power because of its subject matter, originality and solid audience scores.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Nov. 2025
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The subject was conspicuously missing from classrooms and curricula.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Nonpartisan experts who have studied the subject believe the increasing cost of upgrading the grid, with new transmission lines or other facilities, is the single factor most responsible for rate increases.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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