During discussion vs During a discussion

Both 'during discussion' and 'during a discussion' are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'During discussion' is more commonly used in a general sense to refer to any discussion, while 'during a discussion' is used when referring to a specific, identified discussion.

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During discussion

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to refer to the time when a discussion is taking place in a general sense, without specifying a particular discussion.

Examples:

During discussion, it's important to listen to others' viewpoints.
She made some valid points during discussion.

Alternatives:

in discussion
while discussing
amidst discussion
throughout discussion
within discussion

During a discussion

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to a specific, identified discussion where the article 'a' helps to specify which discussion is being mentioned.

Examples:

During a discussion on climate change, various solutions were proposed.
He raised an interesting point during a discussion with his colleagues.

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During a discussion between Commission President Barroso and the Flemish Government, the Commission President stressed that he first and foremost wished to receive and study GM's business plan for Opel.
According to the judges, she offended the prophet Mohammed during a discussion with some colleagues.
Ladies and gentlemen, during a discussion in the Bureau of Parliament the other day, the general view was that Members who had already spoken in a debate should not be given the floor again.
During a discussion with the Foreign Affairs Committee she said she would help Europe "punch its weight" politically.
2. A member may at any time request and be given precedence to speak during a discussion for the purpose of submitting a procedural motion.
Asia Bibi is the first woman in Pakistan to be sentenced to death for refusing to renounce her Christian faith and for stating during a discussion at her workplace that 'Jesus lives, while Mohammed is lying in his grave.
It used all its negotiating skills to brilliant effect during a difficult discussion on the 2011 budget of the European Union under the new budgetary rules of the Treaty.
Not only is her suspension clearly an overreaction to statements she made during a television discussion, it appears also in breach of the Afghan Parliament's own rules of procedures, which only foresees suspensions for short periods of time.
Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, the issue of fair trade arose during a long discussion when we were debating neo-liberal free trade ideology, and a number of specific criteria were developed for social and ecological sustainability.
During a heated discussion in 2009, Asia spoke about the Gospel and emphasised that Jesus Christ had died for our sins and risen from the dead and that Mohammed had not.
He already mentioned health aspects during previous discussions a few months ago.
The Commission has always stressed the importance it attaches to this issue as demonstrated during a number of discussions with the Parliament, and especially during the audiovisual conference in Liverpool (October 2005).
During discussion on a substantive amendment, the agreement considers the possibility of carrying out an impact study before the amendment is adopted (although this could cause procedural complications and delays).
There is no doubt that a stronger policy in this area will serve as a basis during future discussions on the future of the Arctic, enabling the European Union to make a strong contribution from the outset.
If a competing Participant requests a discussion during this ten calendar-day period, the matching Participant shall wait an additional ten calendar days before issuing any commitment on such terms.
Given the extensive joint analysis of the Undertakings conducted in September 2005 and the expiration of the agreement prior to the next Joint Review, the question of how and whether to conduct a joint review in 2007 will be addressed during the discussions regarding a future agreement.
At lunchtime yesterday, during discussions in our respective groups, we realised that time was short.
It was your personal guarantee during discussions "Europe Plan" Reichsfuhrer.
The same holds true if confidentiality is requested during discussions.
During the discussion in COBU concerns were expressed about the low implementation rate during discussions in COBU, whereas others insisted in that the rules should be obeyed.

Alternatives:

in a discussion
while in discussion
amidst a discussion
throughout a discussion
within a discussion

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During discussion vs During a discussion