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an object of interest or concern that is being discussed
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Recent Examples of talking point
The Child Tax Credit has shaped up to be a central talking point with strong bipartisan support – but the candidates’ approaches have stark differences.
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Ali Martin, The Christian Science Monitor, 31 Oct. 2024
Donald Trump's conversion: It's been a frequent talking point for the presidential candidate.
—Brady Dale, Axios, 30 Oct. 2024
Given the rapid ascent of the crypto lobbying industry – that although not yet ranked #1 in total dollars spent - has certainly made crypto a talking point and issue of this election cycle from a nearly invisible starting point.
—Sean Stein Smith, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
Key Background Election betting markets have become a notable talking point this election season.
—Derek Saul, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Ali Martin, The Christian Science Monitor, 31 Oct. 2024
Donald Trump's conversion: It's been a frequent talking point for the presidential candidate.
—Brady Dale, Axios, 30 Oct. 2024
Given the rapid ascent of the crypto lobbying industry – that although not yet ranked #1 in total dollars spent - has certainly made crypto a talking point and issue of this election cycle from a nearly invisible starting point.
—Sean Stein Smith, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
Key Background Election betting markets have become a notable talking point this election season.
—Derek Saul, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for talking point
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If the question is asked in a friendly way, most people will answer in the same vein.Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Rema and Tems are both (deservingly) nominated in Best Global Music Album, despite making overtures toward pop, R&B, and hip-hop — raising questions as to why Tyla couldn’t have been slotted there too.Justin Curto, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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Gino Filippone was at a dinner with seasoned real-estate brokers this spring when the obvious topic came up: the NAR settlement.Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
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News of the death toll sent shock waves through Chinese social media, although the topic ranked only 11th on Weibo, China’s X-like platform, which is subject to strict internet censorship.Peter Guo, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Its major competitor, Boeing, is having serious problems with spacecraft that NASA has contracted to carry astronauts to and from the International Space Station.CNN.com, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Of course, there’s still the problem of AI hallucinations, where ChatGPT invents fake or inaccurate information.David Nield, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
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Closing camps isn’t solving homelessness The relocation of the homeless in the San Francisco Bay Area is an issue that must be fixed.Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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This can be an issue for pet owners and farmers, since coyotes are known to go after pets and livestock including dogs, cats, chickens, goats, and sheep.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
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The professional development trainings cover subject matter such as conflict resolution, management practices and communication.Dieneria Brown, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Also, in litigation, a jury composed of individuals who lack familiarity with the subject matter or relevant knowledge can have final say.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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The report also pointed to questionable and unprofessional behavior by board members, including board member Grace Mah, who has been the subject of at least two other investigations.Molly Gibbs, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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SpaceX, Neuralink, X, and Tesla are collectively the subject of at least 20 recent investigations or reviews.William Gavin, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
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“Talking point.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talking%20point. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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