11.   And be very glad when this issue is no longer the major topic of conversation.

12.   Another major topic will be security and the effects of terrorism on the global economy.

13.   Bans on soft-money contributions are expected to be a major topic when campaign finance reform comes up for debate in Congress later this year.

14.   A major topic of talks is expected to be the construction of lucrative energy pipelines linking the Black Sea to the Aegean.

15.   A major topic of discussion, say people familiar the matter, was the possibility of building a Disney theme park in China.

16.   A major topic among students was cheating, especially among the smarter kids.

17.   A major topic of conversation at the Open Monday was that stunning match on Sunday night between Gustavo Kuerten of Brazil and Max Mirnyi of Belarus.

18.   Bush has set property tax reform as the next major topic for his administration.

19.   But nowadays, while some say Dole is short on specifics about his platform, the war record is often the major topic of his speeches.

20.   Clubhouse sanctity has been a major topic around baseball camps this week.