talking point
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of talking point
First recorded in 1910–15
Example Sentences
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The 1st Circuit’s language about “confusion” and “disenfranchisement” is not a talking point borrowed from the plaintiffs.
From Slate ● Jul. 30, 2026
His communications staff have repeated a single talking point for three weeks: The senator “continues to improve” and is “working closely with staff.”
From Salon ● Jul. 8, 2026
His exploits were a talking point at a recent shipping conference in Athens, where he was seen smoking cigars at late-night parties surrounded by bodyguards.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
The hydration breaks 22 minutes into each half have also been a signifcant talking point at the World Cup so far, which Scotland will aim to use to rest and rest.
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026
This becomes his talking point in selling the article.
From Carpentry for Boys In a Simple Language, Including Chapters on Drawing, Laying Out Work, Designing and Architecture With 250 Original Illustrations by Zerbe, James Slough
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