topic of discussion
noun phrase
: the subject being talked about
The proposed law became the central topic of discussion for the candidates.
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Woods said that when growing up in Iowa, the one topic of discussion that’s off limits at the dinner table is religion.
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Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Oct. 2024
Island leaders are expected to issue a declaration on ocean protection at the summit, with climate change being a central topic of discussion.
—Reuters, NBC News, 24 Oct. 2024
Tangent The spread of misinformation on X has been a topic of discussion since Musk bought the platform in October 2022.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
Removing lead pipes has been a topic of discussion among federal and state officials over the last couple of decades.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 21 Oct. 2024
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Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Oct. 2024
Island leaders are expected to issue a declaration on ocean protection at the summit, with climate change being a central topic of discussion.
—Reuters, NBC News, 24 Oct. 2024
Tangent The spread of misinformation on X has been a topic of discussion since Musk bought the platform in October 2022.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
Removing lead pipes has been a topic of discussion among federal and state officials over the last couple of decades.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Topic of discussion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/topic%20of%20discussion. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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