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an object of interest or concern that is being discussed
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Recent Examples of talking point
The Child Tax Credit has shaped up to be a central talking point with strong bipartisan support – but the candidates’ approaches have stark differences.
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Ali Martin, The Christian Science Monitor, 31 Oct. 2024
Donald Trump's conversion: It's been a frequent talking point for the presidential candidate.
—Brady Dale, Axios, 30 Oct. 2024
Given the rapid ascent of the crypto lobbying industry – that although not yet ranked #1 in total dollars spent - has certainly made crypto a talking point and issue of this election cycle from a nearly invisible starting point.
—Sean Stein Smith, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
Key Background Election betting markets have become a notable talking point this election season.
—Derek Saul, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Ali Martin, The Christian Science Monitor, 31 Oct. 2024
Donald Trump's conversion: It's been a frequent talking point for the presidential candidate.
—Brady Dale, Axios, 30 Oct. 2024
Given the rapid ascent of the crypto lobbying industry – that although not yet ranked #1 in total dollars spent - has certainly made crypto a talking point and issue of this election cycle from a nearly invisible starting point.
—Sean Stein Smith, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
Key Background Election betting markets have become a notable talking point this election season.
—Derek Saul, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for talking point
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To the extent that a reader has any questions regarding the applicability of any specific issue discussed above to his/her individual situation, he/she is encouraged to consult with the professional advisor of his/her choosing, including a tax advisor and/or attorney.Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
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Mango said having someone to go to who wasn't a higher-ranking official in the class to ask simple questions about station etiquette or what to pack made his transition easier and better prepared for life at the station.Fernanda Figueroa, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Gino Filippone was at a dinner with seasoned real-estate brokers this spring when the obvious topic came up: the NAR settlement.Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
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News of the death toll sent shock waves through Chinese social media, although the topic ranked only 11th on Weibo, China’s X-like platform, which is subject to strict internet censorship.Peter Guo, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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There’s also a problem on the booze level with Christiaan, who makes his cake with a Dutch confection called advocaat.Brian Moylan, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2024
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The markets and materials that these countries possess will only become more central to solving problems that the incoming president expresses great interest in addressing, such as bolstering U.S. supply chains and securing critical minerals.Leslie Vinjamuri, Foreign Affairs, 15 Nov. 2024
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The Pelicans, who were also playing on the second night of a back-to-back after picking up a home win against the Denver Nuggets on Friday, also had significant injury issues.Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 16 Nov. 2024
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Ukraine has made clear, for example, that humanitarian issues such as the return of Ukrainian children taken to Russia and the exchange of prisoners of war could become the basis for future negotiations.Nataliya Gumenyuk, Foreign Affairs, 15 Nov. 2024
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The Oscar winner has also been combating online trolls claiming she is not educated enough to be involved with this subject matter.Zack Sharf, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
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Within the cozy games and the footage of people playing them, though, there seems to be a desire for something beyond the screen, the sorts of physical experiences hinted at by the games’ analog subject matter—farming, potion-mixing, construction.Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 20 Nov. 2024
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The report also pointed to questionable and unprofessional behavior by board members, including board member Grace Mah, who has been the subject of at least two other investigations.Molly Gibbs, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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SpaceX, Neuralink, X, and Tesla are collectively the subject of at least 20 recent investigations or reviews.William Gavin, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
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“Talking point.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talking%20point. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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