Sentence examples for touchstone issue from inspiring English sources

A touchstone issue for the industry is likely to be the BBC and its future.

The long battle to deport him had become a touchstone issue in British politics, one that has entangled successive governments for more than a decade.

Without asking pointed questions, how can a pro-choice president satisfy himself and his constituents that he isn't nominating a candidate with regressive views on this touchstone issue?

Reconciliation – another touchstone issue – has been largely ignored by almost all those vying for a place in the 328-seat parliament.

"Keystone is such a touchstone issue because it flies in the face of the new United States position being a climate leader," said Kammen.

The touchstone issue on which California Republicans solidly reflect voter sentiment is in their opposition to tax increases, a position they see as Ronald Reagan's legacy.

Plus tentative steps to flesh out policies beyond the touchstone issues of Europe and immigration.

Benedict reaffirmed and in some way sharpened conservative ideas on touchstone issues like abortion, euthanasia, homosexuality and artificial contraception.

There has been little progress on other touchstone issues, such as long simmering territorial disputes and national reconciliation.

He played to the Tory gallery on some touchstone issues: slagging off health-and-safety legislation and bonkers Brussels bureaucrats.

Doctrinally conservative but personally sensitive and humane, he has been able to empathise with all the contending factions in the church's battles over touchstone issues.