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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Woods said that when growing up in Iowa, the one topic of discussion that’s off limits at the dinner table is religion. Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Oct. 2024 Island leaders are expected to issue a declaration on ocean protection at the summit, with climate change being a central topic of discussion. Reuters, NBC News, 24 Oct. 2024 Tangent The spread of misinformation on X has been a topic of discussion since Musk bought the platform in October 2022. Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024 Removing lead pipes has been a topic of discussion among federal and state officials over the last couple of decades. Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 21 Oct. 2024 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 22 Nov. 2024.

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