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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The looming tax fight is expected to be a topic of discussion as finance ministers from the Group of 7 nations gather in Canada for three days of meetings this week.
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Alan Rappeport, New York Times, 21 May 2025
At times, the rivalry between the players has become the biggest topic of discussion in sports and eclipsed the athletic world, raising issues of race and gender equality.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 20 May 2025
Trenton Stermer: The horses were always a topic of discussion between them of it was running us dry.
—Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 20 May 2025
While the deal would reduce — but not eliminate — the tariffs Trump has imposed on the UK, interest in a trade deal has been a topic of discussion since Trump’s first term, driven in part by the UK’s decision to leave the EU.
—Cameron Peters, Vox, 8 May 2025
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Alan Rappeport, New York Times, 21 May 2025
At times, the rivalry between the players has become the biggest topic of discussion in sports and eclipsed the athletic world, raising issues of race and gender equality.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 20 May 2025
Trenton Stermer: The horses were always a topic of discussion between them of it was running us dry.
—Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 20 May 2025
While the deal would reduce — but not eliminate — the tariffs Trump has imposed on the UK, interest in a trade deal has been a topic of discussion since Trump’s first term, driven in part by the UK’s decision to leave the EU.
—Cameron Peters, Vox, 8 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for topic of discussion
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“Topic of discussion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/topic%20of%20discussion. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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