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as in to introduce
to present or bring forward for discussion
broached the topic of plans for next year's parade
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Recent Examples of broach
After Casas’ injury, chief baseball officer Craig Breslow, a longtime Sox teammate of Ortiz’s, went to Devers and broached the topic of trying first base.
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Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 3 June 2025
As first broached in the free Access Panthers newsletter on Monday, Akayleb Evans, a former fourth-round pick of the Minnesota Vikings, appears to be in the driver’s seat for the top backup job at outside cornerback.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2025
The Naperville City Council took several actions at its last meeting of May, from the approval of a new pay structure for the city’s nonunion employees to broaching a possible workshop on where the city stands with energy procurement.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025
The demands of Big Ten travel have also been a part of the conversation at USC, to the point officials broached the potential with Notre Dame of moving the game to the first month of the season.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2025
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Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 3 June 2025
As first broached in the free Access Panthers newsletter on Monday, Akayleb Evans, a former fourth-round pick of the Minnesota Vikings, appears to be in the driver’s seat for the top backup job at outside cornerback.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2025
The Naperville City Council took several actions at its last meeting of May, from the approval of a new pay structure for the city’s nonunion employees to broaching a possible workshop on where the city stands with energy procurement.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025
The demands of Big Ten travel have also been a part of the conversation at USC, to the point officials broached the potential with Notre Dame of moving the game to the first month of the season.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for broach
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When pain finally surfaces, many reach first for alcohol, drugs or gambling as quick coping tools.—
Silvia Quintana,
Sun Sentinel,
17 June 2025
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On Sunday night, after images of Singh at one of the concerts surfaced online, Drake took to Instagram, posting a screenshot of his DM history with Singh.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
16 June 2025
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Since the appointment of Miguel Cardoso at the end of last year, the Portuguese coach has introduced more defensive discipline and a greater focus on set pieces.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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These regulations introduced the filing of a new Form 708 to report these transfers-noncompliance subjects the recipients to significant penalties.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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In November, voters in Hawley's home state of Missouri approved a ballot measure to raise the state's minimum wage to $15 per hour, starting in 2026.—
/ CBS News,
CBS News,
10 June 2025
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Other potential violations of the Byrd Rule could include the elimination of Medicaid funding for transgender care and a proposal to raise immigration fees.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Now seems like a good time to look at each one and discuss the highlights of the different articles, player options and plug in rules on display in each.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Hegseth planned to appear before the House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee alongside Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff, and acting Pentagon Comptroller Bryn Woollacott MacDonnell to discuss the administration's upcoming 2026 budget request.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
10 June 2025
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The April 17 subpoena from ICE, which Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration has vowed to resist, represents a new frontier in the president’s immigration crackdown that has placed Chicago squarely in his crosshairs.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2025
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Probably not, but a strong performance could provide that extra boost that places him at the front of the voters' minds.—
Joe Kozlowski,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 June 2025
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“Broach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broach. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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