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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And as Dončić likely noticed on Thursday morning, when his struggles in the playoffs were a major topic of discussion on all the major sports networks, there’s a different level of scrutiny that comes with his current team. Jovan Buha, New York Times, 2 May 2025 Representation Matters Representation has long been a topic of discussion in both media and marketing, as consumers continue to express their desire for more of it. Sonia Thompson, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025 With both Cena and Flair holding the record for 16 world title wins, the possibility of Cena breaking that record has become a topic of discussion. Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025 While his knee has been a topic of discussion leading up to this series, that didn't seem to be an issue for him on Wednesday. Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 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 15 May. 2025.

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