How to Use discussion in a Sentence

discussion

noun
  • I hope to have a discussion with them about the matter soon.
  • The smoking ban is a major topic of discussion these days.
  • During the period under discussion, the town grew in size.
  • The class was involved in a heated discussion about politics.
  • The article is an in-depth discussion of his theories.
  • After much discussion of the plan, the idea was rejected entirely.
  • The first chapter includes a discussion of childcare issues.
  • There was a lot of discussion about that.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 12 Jan. 2026
  • And maybe that gets to the point of this whole discussion.
    — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
  • There was so much discussion over that, and the last two episodes.
    — Joelle Goldstein, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • The first episode of eight was screened ahead of the discussion.
    — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 23 June 2026
  • Have a frank discussion with your lawyer.
    — Wendy Hickey, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Watch the above video for my discussion of last week’s episode.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
  • There’s a lot of discussions around that.
    — Connor Riley, AJC.com, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Here's how to watch the discussion.
    — Katey Psencik, Austin American Statesman, 21 Feb. 2026
  • The sheriff has been in and out of discussions about the jail.
    — Ryan Oehrli february 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2026
  • All the discussion that needed to be had were had.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Keep an eye on their discussion area and homepage for good deals.
    — Omar L. Gallaga, WIRED, 30 Dec. 2022
  • Watch the video above for my discussion of the season so far.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Watch the video above for my discussion of the season so far.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
  • That has to be a factor in any discussion.
    — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 6 Feb. 2026
  • See my discussion about doing so at the link here.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
  • In the midst of our discussion, their banter yields an idea for the tour.
    — Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 6 Sep. 2025
  • That’s not to say there isn’t room for healthy debate and discussion.
    — Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY, 9 May 2022
  • Trustees did not hold any discussion of the matter.
    — Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
  • His appeal is now fair game for discussion.
    — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
  • There was a discussion, but there was no agreement.
    — CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
  • That led to a discussion of Swift and Kelce.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
  • There’s not long discussions on the sideline.
    — Jay Cohen, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026
  • Wyle was then informed about the discussion.
    — Emily Longeretta, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026

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