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to present or bring forward for discussion
broached the topic of plans for next year's parade
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Recent Examples of broached
All topics have been broached during her legendary playing career.
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Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
While Lawrence was still in intensive rehab for his injury, Rogers broached the topic.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
This time the issue was broached by the school’s principal advisory committee and its student subcommittee on school spirit, Rodriguez Gonzalez said.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Emanuel actually broached the idea of changing positions last year with his father during the season.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Co-owner Mark Wilf, interim general manager Rob Brzezinski and head coach Kevin O’Connell broached many other topics, too.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Some 18 months ago, Mack said, the Royals launched a deep dive after Picollo broached the possibility of exploring strange new worlds.
—Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Some players encouraged the 49ers to investigate, but Lynch noted that it was not broached by anyone who joined the team in the past few weeks since free agency opened, including wide receiver Mike Evans.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
The wide-ranging sit-down with GQ broached various issues relating to his career, back catalog, and business empire, as well as rap beefs and hip-hop culture at large.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 24 Mar. 2026
Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
While Lawrence was still in intensive rehab for his injury, Rogers broached the topic.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
This time the issue was broached by the school’s principal advisory committee and its student subcommittee on school spirit, Rodriguez Gonzalez said.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Emanuel actually broached the idea of changing positions last year with his father during the season.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Co-owner Mark Wilf, interim general manager Rob Brzezinski and head coach Kevin O’Connell broached many other topics, too.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Some 18 months ago, Mack said, the Royals launched a deep dive after Picollo broached the possibility of exploring strange new worlds.
—Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Some players encouraged the 49ers to investigate, but Lynch noted that it was not broached by anyone who joined the team in the past few weeks since free agency opened, including wide receiver Mike Evans.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
The wide-ranging sit-down with GQ broached various issues relating to his career, back catalog, and business empire, as well as rap beefs and hip-hop culture at large.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for broached
Verb
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Since the credit card disclosures surfaced, Stewart and her delegates have doubled down and pledged to fight on.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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Rumors of a breakup later surfaced around the 2026 Super Bowl.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
Verb
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The villas were restored and updated, Conrad Orlando was introduced as the luxury hotel anchor, and Evermore Bay (the lagoon beach that now defines the property) was built from scratch.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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His first time playing in Season 4 introduced him to the world; his second time in Season 8 introduced him to his wife, Amber Mariano; and his fourth time playing in Season 22 earned him $1 million.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
19 May 2026
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Analysts have raised concerns about concentration risks in South Korea's stock market, with an overreliance on a small group of companies raising the risk of volatility and vulnerability to geopolitical shocks, including a slowdown in data-center spending.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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Woldenberg, in response to the tariffs, had implemented a hiring freeze, put off plans to build a new warehouse, and raised the prices of his firm’s products.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
Verb
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The leaders discussed trade on Thursday, with Xi saying that China’s door of opportunity will open wider.—
Will Weissert,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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In fact, the engagement party provides Testaments with the opportunity to introduce several characters who are often discussed but rarely seen.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
13 May 2026
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