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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The structure Chapek created was a topic of discussion, as was Disney’s five-year plan for creative content.
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
Which man deserved more credit for the team’s unprecedented success has been a regular topic of discussion.
—Dianna Russini, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
His future with the franchise has been a constant topic of discussion since the franchise parted ways with general manager Nico Harrison, who orchestrated the trade to bring him to Dallas.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
Possible solutions Making the most of the existing generation became a topic of discussion.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 2 Jan. 2026
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
Which man deserved more credit for the team’s unprecedented success has been a regular topic of discussion.
—Dianna Russini, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
His future with the franchise has been a constant topic of discussion since the franchise parted ways with general manager Nico Harrison, who orchestrated the trade to bring him to Dallas.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
Possible solutions Making the most of the existing generation became a topic of discussion.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 2 Jan. 2026
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“Topic of discussion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/topic%20of%20discussion. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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