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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 points
McDaniel now gives the team three key areas to focus on for a particular opponent, as opposed to a longer list of talking points.
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 15 Dec. 2025
The show had already seen an explosive season, with plenty of drama outside the ballroom becoming talking points for fans online.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
The talking points, obtained by The Associated Press, ignore Republican losses in Georgia and Pennsylvania.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 16 Nov. 2025
Others have slammed Grokipedia for promoting right-wing fringe theories or talking points from the Russian government about the Ukraine war.
—PC Magazine, 14 Nov. 2025
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.
—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
The hope, from there, is that this will result in a rave article with all the talking points included.
—Big Think, 23 Sep. 2025
Responsibility and sustainability are talking points in the watch and jewelry space, and the Responsible Jewellery Council wants to ensure its members’ stores spread the word, too.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 15 Dec. 2025
The show had already seen an explosive season, with plenty of drama outside the ballroom becoming talking points for fans online.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
The talking points, obtained by The Associated Press, ignore Republican losses in Georgia and Pennsylvania.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 16 Nov. 2025
Others have slammed Grokipedia for promoting right-wing fringe theories or talking points from the Russian government about the Ukraine war.
—PC Magazine, 14 Nov. 2025
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.
—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
The hope, from there, is that this will result in a rave article with all the talking points included.
—Big Think, 23 Sep. 2025
Responsibility and sustainability are talking points in the watch and jewelry space, and the Responsible Jewellery Council wants to ensure its members’ stores spread the word, too.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for talking points
Noun
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Ask The Post’s journalists Our reporters and editors answer your questions.—
Karen Tumulty,
Washington Post,
15 Jan. 2026
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Experts say some familiar nutrition advice remains, but the changes may raise questions and confusion.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
9 Jan. 2026
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Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.—
Cristina LaRue,
Arkansas Online,
7 Nov. 2025
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Lasky also integrates tangential but no-less-compelling topics, like the show-stopping style of Iris Apfel and her influence on Lasky’s mother, and Lasky’s evergreen obsession with The Shining.—
Diana Arterian,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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As well as visibility of the northern lights, strong geomagnetic storms can also cause problems with technology, such as fluctations in the power grid and interference with satellites, which can affect GPS.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Plus, in his first weeks of discussions with the union’s staff, Astin became more aware of problems involving auditions and casting directors.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Chiefs had a few other issues in what was otherwise a solid year for the defense (the defense improved its EPA-per-play rank from 15th last season to 12th).—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Acevedo, who was born in Miami-Dade County and is a graduate of Belen Jesuit Preparatory School, brings more than two decades of experience working with Congress and policymakers on bipartisan national security, foreign affairs and democracy issues.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Her subject matters have always been serious, but the artist has struggled with how the art institutions responded to her work.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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But the District works very hard to produce a curriculum that is focused on the tools that will best expand our students' understanding of subject matters.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
13 Oct. 2025
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The Sane One is a memoir, building on subjects Konkle’s loosely autobiographical teen avatar teased in the show– namely, stressful dads, and a traumatic divorce.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
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Be willing to talk about scary subjects in an effort to find agreements that work.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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