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 recent departure of Karrion Kross and Scarlett from WWE has been a topic of discussion in the wrestling world, and Drew McIntyre has now offered his thoughts on the situation.
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Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
The bill is aimed to curve reckless driving across the state, but Milwaukee's reputation for reckless driving has been a topic of discussion for several years.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Movies were indeed part of the conversation at the festival’s opening press conference, but the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza soon became the major topic of discussion.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2025
The fast-changing landscape of national politics and what role the county party must play was a big topic of discussion for the central committee ahead of the chair vote.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
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Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
The bill is aimed to curve reckless driving across the state, but Milwaukee's reputation for reckless driving has been a topic of discussion for several years.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Movies were indeed part of the conversation at the festival’s opening press conference, but the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza soon became the major topic of discussion.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2025
The fast-changing landscape of national politics and what role the county party must play was a big topic of discussion for the central committee ahead of the chair vote.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 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 10 Sep. 2025.
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