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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But his arm length has been a constant topic of discussion as analysts question whether teams would be willing to spend such high draft capital on such a physical outlier.
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Ben Kamisar, NBC news, 23 Apr. 2026
Russell and Hawn not being married has long been a topic of discussion in the media.
—Alicia Brunker, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
The issue of the case being litigated in the press was a major topic of discussion by both lawyers.
—Gma Team, ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
And Estévez, who was hit by a line drive in his left ankle, became the topic of discussion.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2026
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Ben Kamisar, NBC news, 23 Apr. 2026
Russell and Hawn not being married has long been a topic of discussion in the media.
—Alicia Brunker, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
The issue of the case being litigated in the press was a major topic of discussion by both lawyers.
—Gma Team, ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
And Estévez, who was hit by a line drive in his left ankle, became the topic of discussion.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2026
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“Topic of discussion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/topic%20of%20discussion. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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