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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
And that has made goaltending an early offseason talking point in Buffalo.
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Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Website copy, bylines, press releases, talking points.
—Kathleen Lucente, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
The 79th Cannes Film Festival gets underway today with plenty of talking points in both the festival and market.
—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
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Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Website copy, bylines, press releases, talking points.
—Kathleen Lucente, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
The 79th Cannes Film Festival gets underway today with plenty of talking points in both the festival and market.
—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
See All Example Sentences for talking point
Recent Examples of Synonyms for talking point
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Iran’s diplomatic delegation to the United Nations did not immediately return a request for comment, and the White House did not immediately reply to questions from CNN.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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As is, the agreement does not resolve the question of Iran’s nuclear program, according to Aragchi, who said nuclear matters would be negotiated further down the line.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
13 June 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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What to do with your new toy, a toy that has had serious batting trouble with its stars, with severe problems driving in runs, and pitching hanging by a torn ligament?—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 June 2026
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However, the Knicks had a major problem almost immediately after halftime.—
Dan Zaksheske,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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The company behind the data center, DC BLOX, says it is committed to addressing any issues.—
Skyler Henry,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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What started off as a miserable day to be outside due to temperatures well over 80, as well as a brief rainfall, all those issues were forgotten after once the skies cleared up.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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Special masters are subject matter experts who oversee implementation of a settlement and handle questions and disputes, subject to review by the district court judge.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
10 June 2026
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But Tuesday’s edition was particularly raw given the subject matter Leo covered.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
9 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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