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an object of interest or concern that is being discussed
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Recent Examples of talking point
However, the biggest linchpin in the right-wing criticism seemed to be the perpetual talking point of DEI.
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Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2025
Trump has repeatedly said that controlling Greenland is critical for U.S. national security, a talking point that Vance echoed on Sunday.
—Avery Lotz, Axios, 12 Jan. 2025
The issue was a major talking point during government spending discussions last month, as a shutdown deadline loomed.
—Tara Suter, The Hill, 7 Jan. 2025
The 45-minute showdown became a national talking point and helped set in train a series of events that ended with Thatcher’s resignation.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
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Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2025
Trump has repeatedly said that controlling Greenland is critical for U.S. national security, a talking point that Vance echoed on Sunday.
—Avery Lotz, Axios, 12 Jan. 2025
The issue was a major talking point during government spending discussions last month, as a shutdown deadline loomed.
—Tara Suter, The Hill, 7 Jan. 2025
The 45-minute showdown became a national talking point and helped set in train a series of events that ended with Thatcher’s resignation.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for talking point
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The nurse then tried to clarify her earlier question.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
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At that time, Trump initially picked Ratcliffe to lead the nation's spy agencies earlier in his first term, but withdrew his name amid questions about his qualifications for the role.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2025
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The child tax credit was also a popular topic during the presidential race in 2024, with both Trump and then-Vice President Kamala Harris publicly supporting the tax break, but disagreeing on who should get it.—
Jeremy Tanner,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
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Rachel Montañez has been a Forbes contributor since 2018, covering burnout, well-being in the workplace, and career advancement topics.—
Rachel Montanez,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Kadiri says the solution to these problems is technology, which a variety of startups in Nigeria are championing.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
12 Jan. 2025
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Houston, seeded No. 4, had zero problem eliminating the Chargers with a second-half blitz that L.A. saw coming, but still couldn’t combat.—
Jay Paris,
Forbes,
12 Jan. 2025
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Love threw two interceptions in the opening 30 minutes after throwing none in his last seven games, continuing those accuracy issues.—
Matt Schneidman,
The Athletic,
13 Jan. 2025
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In reality, this is just the path of least resistance; unresolved issues will ferment, only to erupt later on.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
12 Jan. 2025
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Her prose skips lightly across the page, no matter how dark the subject matter.—
Anna Russell,
The New Yorker,
17 Jan. 2025
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Our mission is to accelerate equity through our subject matter expertise on DEI, precision analytics, health equity, children and families, education, and economic and workforce development.—
John Mac Ghlionn,
Newsweek,
14 Jan. 2025
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The social media influencer, known for high-profile relationships with actors Michael B. Jordan, Damson Idris and rapper Future, is the subject of an exclusive interview and photo shoot for the iconic men’s magazine, returning to newsstands on Feb. 10 for the first time in nearly five years.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2025
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As both a documentarian and frequent interviewee himself, Questlove says that he’s learned that using contemporary observations, especially from a subject, aren’t necessarily the best way to pinpoint their impact.—
Todd Gilchrist,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Talking point.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talking%20point. Accessed 26 Jan. 2025.
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