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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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Budget travel is a hot topic these days, with surging oil prices and the closure of Spirit Airlines.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
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Schizophrenia, bipolar, autism, anxiety, depression – all of these topics are almost global bestsellers.—
Jon LaPook,
CBS News,
31 May 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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Co-founded 26 years ago by Ronni Abergel, The Human Library offers 30-minute conversations with living books – volunteers who share their knowledge and experience in a wealth of subjects – in free 30-minute sessions.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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She was raised by her mother, a makeup artist for MAC Cosmetics stores who would occasionally use Demie as a subject for her master classes.—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
31 May 2026
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“Talking point.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talking%20point. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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