to be discussed vs to be discuss

The correct phrase to use is 'to be discussed.' 'To be discuss' is incorrect because 'discuss' should be in the past participle form 'discussed' when used after 'to be.'

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to be discussed

Correct. 'To be discussed' is the correct form when referring to something that will be talked about or considered.

This phrase is used to indicate that a topic or issue will be talked about or considered in the future.

Examples:

The matter is to be discussed at the next meeting.
The proposal is to be discussed with the team before a decision is made.

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Another major point to be discussed is balance control.
These are matters to be discussed in private.
All these issues will have to be discussed.
It was not until the 17th century that spelling began to be discussed, around the time when the first grammars were written.
Okay, nothing to be discussed.
The issue would be to be discussed...
When looking to change schools, there are many issues to be discussed.
Detailed arrangements concerning PCD implementation remain to be discussed and decided upon.
There is a whole range of issues to be discussed.
There are so many important issues to be discussed.
Attractive salary and working conditions to be discussed.
One of the key issues to be discussed is the stalemate in...
Over time, the Council began progressively to divide intself into separate subcouncils according to the affairs to be discussed.
Pay is $18 hour plus a monthly allowance, to be discussed.
Hence the proposal necessitates reprogramming, to be discussed from 2007 onwards, subject to the financial perspectives for 2007-2013.
The committee shall meet in different configurations as set out in Annex V, having regard to the subject matter to be discussed.
Experts and other persons particularly qualified in matters which are to be discussed may be invited by the Chair, without voting rights.
General, there are numerous details to be discussed.
Certain things ought to be discussed calmly, reasonably.
For sale compressor and tank X5. Price to be discussed.

to be discuss

Incorrect. 'To be discuss' is not a valid construction in English.

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We need to be able to discuss these issues.
I hope to be able to discuss this matter openly with you.
It is important to be able to discuss these phenomena in an intelligent way.
We were delighted to be able to discuss with him.
No, I just wanted you to be able to discuss it with someone.
So, for a general discussion of rhythm, the best place to start might be to discuss the qualities in music.
I would have liked us to be able to discuss this decision of Parliament's together with the question of appointing the new director of OLAF.
The Council is expected to be asked to discuss this initiative soon in the light of the communication promised by the Commission.
We believe that this report needs further consideration, which is why we would ask to be able to discuss it and vote on it in January.
We are now doing preparatory work and expect to be able to discuss potential proposals with experts actually before the summer.
I hope to be able to discuss further developments in this area with Parliament as appropriate.
In itself there is nothing unusual about this, but, that being the case, one has to be able to discuss them.
We expect the Swedish Presidency to be ready to discuss this over the next few days and also...
There are numerous questions that we need to ask ourselves and I am pleased to be able to discuss them with you.
I really would like to be able to discuss climate policy with OPEC.
Mr President, Mr Skinner, Commissioner, it gives me great pleasure to be able to discuss this topic.
Applicants may be invited to discuss their proposal.
Be prepared to discuss your strengths, weaknesses and accomplishments.
On 30 March 229 employees of Nortel Networks (UK) Limited were invited to a meeting to be held to 'discuss restructuring'.
Because I'm sure you know how inappropriate it would be to discuss...

Alternatives:

to be discussed
to discuss
to be talked about
to be considered
to be deliberated

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