talking point
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of talking point
First recorded in 1910–15
Example Sentences
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The jump in sales tax receipts in the Louisiana parish provides a new talking point in the debate over the AI construction boom.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
A VAR intervention in England has been a talking point for the past few days after West Ham were denied a late equaliser against Arsenal after a lengthy check.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
In Japan Bessent was set to meet Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Tuesday, with Tokyo's reported recent market interventions to support the yen likely a talking point.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
The next day, Snead and McVay gave Simpson his flowers and repeated the same talking point: They are in “lockstep” as decision-makers.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026
"That doesn't seem to me such a strong talking point in your favor," she said thoughtfully.
From Children of the Whirlwind by Scott, Leroy
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