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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His theories were a topic of discussion, especially among the followers of progressive movements.
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Marcy Thompson, Scientific American, 23 Jan. 2025
Trump was a key topic of discussion Tuesday as leaders weighed what impact his policies could have on markets and business.
—Michele Luhn, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2025
Ali Furman, consumer markets industry leader for PwC, said tariffs have become the number one topic of discussion among companies working with the consulting firm, and the conversations have reached the top of the C-suite.
—Melissa Repko,gabrielle Fonrouge,michael Wayland,amelia Lucas, CNBC, 20 Jan. 2025
Randle’s fit with Edwards, another player who likes to play in isolation, and non-shooters in Gobert and McDaniels has been a constant topic of discussion.
—Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025
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Marcy Thompson, Scientific American, 23 Jan. 2025
Trump was a key topic of discussion Tuesday as leaders weighed what impact his policies could have on markets and business.
—Michele Luhn, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2025
Ali Furman, consumer markets industry leader for PwC, said tariffs have become the number one topic of discussion among companies working with the consulting firm, and the conversations have reached the top of the C-suite.
—Melissa Repko,gabrielle Fonrouge,michael Wayland,amelia Lucas, CNBC, 20 Jan. 2025
Randle’s fit with Edwards, another player who likes to play in isolation, and non-shooters in Gobert and McDaniels has been a constant topic of discussion.
—Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025
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“Topic of discussion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/topic%20of%20discussion. Accessed 7 Feb. 2025.
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