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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
The 79th Cannes Film Festival gets underway today with plenty of talking points in both the festival and market.
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 12 May 2026
People want to feel secure in their own neighborhood, and that takes real action, not just talking points.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 May 2026
Johnny Jones, secretary-treasurer of the TSA division of the American Federation of Government Employees, said union members resent having their livelihoods used as tools and talking points in a game of political brinkmanship.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
From the moment pitchers and catchers reported to the team’s facilities in early February at CoolToday Park in North Port, Florida, until the Braves closed up shop Tuesday, there was a fountain of talking points shaping the narrative of the 2026 club.
—Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 25 Mar. 2026
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 12 May 2026
People want to feel secure in their own neighborhood, and that takes real action, not just talking points.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 May 2026
Johnny Jones, secretary-treasurer of the TSA division of the American Federation of Government Employees, said union members resent having their livelihoods used as tools and talking points in a game of political brinkmanship.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
From the moment pitchers and catchers reported to the team’s facilities in early February at CoolToday Park in North Port, Florida, until the Braves closed up shop Tuesday, there was a fountain of talking points shaping the narrative of the 2026 club.
—Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for talking point
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So the question is no longer theoretical.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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Amble Health did not respond to questions for this article.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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Backers of the mayor accused Raman of changing her position on an array of topics, including police hiring, the city’s anti-encampment law and even who should be mayor.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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But who would not wish for more paragraphs on these topics, produced by this particular writer?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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But Clark wasn't the Fever's biggest problem on Saturday.—
Jackson Thompson OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2026
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California lawmakers have since expressly banned such interference, but there are worries that even a visible police presence around elections could be a problem.—
Ashley Lopez,
NPR,
6 June 2026
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The key issues in that negotiation are jobs, AI and health care.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
5 June 2026
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Washington — The House approved an effort on Thursday to send fresh assistance to Ukraine after a few Republican members joined with Democrats to force a vote on the issue.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
5 June 2026
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While the film does not have an actual trigger warning that appears onscreen, James has been transparent about its subject matter.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
3 June 2026
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And as part of this challenge, NASA provides the student teams with access to NASA subject matter experts and space industry professionals to help guide them through their project.—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
2 June 2026
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That project is also the subject of a court challenge brought by The Cultural Landscape Foundation, which said repainting the bottom of the Reflecting Pool blue without first undergoing relevant reviews runs afoul of federal preservation laws governing historic sites.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 June 2026
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McCullough said that when officers approached the subject, shots were fired toward the officers, striking one of the officers.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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“Talking point.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talking%20point. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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