as in question
an object of interest or concern that is being discussed
We have several talking points we need to cover. I have a list of talking points here that support my case.
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Recent Examples of talking point
Reckon that will be a big talking point for this one.
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Jim Reineking, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Lake largely has reiterated talking points from the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 report that called for the elimination of USAGM and its media properties.
—Ronald J. Hansen, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Johnson then hewed to talking points about crime rates in Chicago going down.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
The Yankees outfield could be a huge talking point in the coming weeks.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
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Jim Reineking, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Lake largely has reiterated talking points from the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 report that called for the elimination of USAGM and its media properties.
—Ronald J. Hansen, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Johnson then hewed to talking points about crime rates in Chicago going down.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
The Yankees outfield could be a huge talking point in the coming weeks.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for talking point
Noun
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The question isn’t only for the Emmys.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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At the plaza, Seth Teasdale was nearby as Kirk flung some caps into the crowd, then settled into his seat under the canopy to take questions.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Sep. 2025
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This is yet another example of the administration’s efforts to roll back data collection and dissemination on a wide range of topics.—
Michael Posner,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Instead of predictive policing that reinforces existing biases, envision AI that helps communities understand and address root causes of social problems.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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But even the right approach to the right problem risks failure if not properly executed.—
Joel Thayer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Deadline’s deep dive on Desert Warrior last October revealed how the film encountered issues after its grueling 2021 shoot in the Saudi desert.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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As Democrats push to extend Obamacare subsidies set to expire at the end of the year, Cole stressed that issue and debate is outside of his committee's jurisdiction -- though Johnson could hypothetically direct him to attach it to the CR.—
Allison Pecorin,
ABC News,
12 Sep. 2025
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First, data scientists and business subject matter experts (SMEs) work together to define knowledge anchors—the questions the FLM is designed to answer and the correct responses.—
Scott Zoldi,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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But the orange-yellow stains on the lab coats slung on hooks hint at a less-usual subject matter under study.—
Sandy Ong,
JSTOR Daily,
11 Sep. 2025
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Syed, the subject of the debut season of the Serial podcast, has long maintained his innocence.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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The subject of Ukraine may also come up during the talks tomorrow, with Starmer keen to put more pressure on Russia to bring an end to the war.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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