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an object of interest or concern that is being discussed
We have several talking points we need to cover. I have a list of talking points here that support my case.
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Recent Examples of talking point
This is classic Arab nationalist rhetoric, but at times embraces Islamist talking points that appeal to that sector of Egypt's burgeoning population.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
At last week’s World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, President Donald Trump mixed compelling pro-growth talking points with his signature streak of aggressive protectionism.
—Veronique De Rugy, Orange County Register, 30 Jan. 2025
Gabbard has echoed misleading Kremlin talking points justifying the invasion of Ukraine, while the U.S. intelligence community has been unequivocal about the threat that Russia poses to global stability and key U.S. security interests.
—Jenna McLaughlin, NPR, 30 Jan. 2025
The unconventional romance between Seth and Quinn is sure to be a talking point on social platforms over the season.
—Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 30 Jan. 2025
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
At last week’s World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, President Donald Trump mixed compelling pro-growth talking points with his signature streak of aggressive protectionism.
—Veronique De Rugy, Orange County Register, 30 Jan. 2025
Gabbard has echoed misleading Kremlin talking points justifying the invasion of Ukraine, while the U.S. intelligence community has been unequivocal about the threat that Russia poses to global stability and key U.S. security interests.
—Jenna McLaughlin, NPR, 30 Jan. 2025
The unconventional romance between Seth and Quinn is sure to be a talking point on social platforms over the season.
—Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for talking point
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The question on sexuality is sensitive and about 7% of people typically decline to answer it.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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The White House did not immediately respond to questions about why the news conference was called off.—
Justin Spike,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2025
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With hot-button topics like the rise of AI on the minds of everyone in Hollywood, this concept may seem like a no-brainer — but the idea has actually been percolating for over 20 years with the Aardman Animations team.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
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Once again, the discussion was a mix of government cost-cutting and topics – space, mobility, and technology – that intersect with Musk’s business empire, as Modi later said on X. Starlink, Musk’s satellite company, is seeking approval to provide wireless internet to India’s 1.4 billion people.—
John Hyatt,
Forbes,
14 Feb. 2025
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This has presented the astronomy community with a problem.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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Most years, the Jets and Everton are in the shadows of the other teams in their city, the Giants and Liverpool, while injury problems to star players are another common theme.—
Eduardo Tansley,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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Very, According to Focus Group Elon Musk's DOGE Sued by 14 States Musk responded that his issue is with the number of people who are allegedly a part of Social Security and not alive.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
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Take care of your mental health While juggling all the practical issues related to a surprise firing, make sure to practice some self-care, experts say.—
Medora Lee,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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This is not the content or subject matter that our children need to be exposed to.—
KC Baker,
People.com,
10 Feb. 2025
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Despite his silence on the subject matter, plastic surgery was tossed around during his Netflix roast.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
10 Feb. 2025
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So, instead of collecting neural metrics at the individual level, ISC identifies common effects seen in the brains of multiple subjects.—
Paul McClure
February 16,
New Atlas,
16 Feb. 2025
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How to Enhance Positive Feelings with Food The association between negative feelings and food has been the subject of much study — including feelings of depression, anxiety, stress, and loneliness.—
Allison Futterman,
Discover Magazine,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Talking point.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talking%20point. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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