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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
As part of our series examining new patterns of immigration, Melissa Sanchez and Maryam Jameel reported on what was happening in Whitewater, Wisconsin, as the city became a Republican talking point.
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ProPublica, 26 Dec. 2024
Left-back has become a talking point in recent months because of the inconsistent form of Andy Robertson.
—James Pearce, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
San Jose State’s season became a regular talking point on national political talk shows and at Trump campaign rallies leading up to the election.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
Even if Metcalf could have been at fault for the final play and offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb deserves blame for another pass-heavy game plan in a close contest, Smith will likely be the primary talking point in another season of mediocrity.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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ProPublica, 26 Dec. 2024
Left-back has become a talking point in recent months because of the inconsistent form of Andy Robertson.
—James Pearce, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
San Jose State’s season became a regular talking point on national political talk shows and at Trump campaign rallies leading up to the election.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
Even if Metcalf could have been at fault for the final play and offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb deserves blame for another pass-heavy game plan in a close contest, Smith will likely be the primary talking point in another season of mediocrity.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for talking point
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Where were questions about Syria, Iran, Yemen, or Saudi Arabia?—
S.E. Cupp,
New York Daily News,
15 Jan. 2025
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Other county department heads were prodded by the supervisors on the questions that have come repeatedly from constituents.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Jan. 2025
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Education, especially in minority areas, is a politically sensitive topic.—
Chris Buckley,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2025
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He’s even written a book about this topic, This Must Be The Place: How Music Can Make Your City Better, which has gotten rave reviews and has been translated into six languages.—
SPIN Staff,
SPIN,
9 Jan. 2025
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Trejo also encourages more funding for organizations like the FUEL network to help residents with immediate immigration problems.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacramento Bee,
12 Jan. 2025
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According to Parker, the majority of Arkansas highways and interstates are in good condition as Department of Transportation crews have transitioned from plowing to spot controlling any remaining problem areas with rock salt.—
Parker Mancino,
arkansasonline.com,
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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Threatening to charge opposing counsel with a crime could be seen as an intimidation tactic that could backfire and create issues the defense can raise on appeal, said Jason B. Blank, president of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.—
Rafael Olmeda,
Sun Sentinel,
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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Last year, a 33-year-old man was arrested twice in three days outside the TriBeCa home of Taylor Swift, another singer whose words are regularly the subject of speculation and dissection.—
Corey Kilgannon,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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Using a framework like STEEP (Society, Technology, Environment, Economy, and Politics) ensures a holistic perspective on the varied aspects of the culture relevant to the research subject.—
Mary Meehan,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Talking point.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talking%20point. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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