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. —

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 See all Example Sentences for topic of discussion

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