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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
Traffic concerns, once the 328-home subdivision is built, were broached at Plan Commission meetings held last year, including from member Mark Nelson.
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Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
Melvin had used the song title as a way of broaching the subject of weddings.
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Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 May 2026
This doesn’t seem like a subject that needs to be broached at present and would likely cause unnecessary pain and conflict.
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R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
18 May 2026
There are hints about succession and cults of personality, conversations which raise questions as to whether Moulin is fit to lead, but these are seldom broached beyond their introductions.
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Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
Melvin had used the song title as a way of broaching the subject of weddings.
—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 May 2026
This doesn’t seem like a subject that needs to be broached at present and would likely cause unnecessary pain and conflict.
—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
18 May 2026
There are hints about succession and cults of personality, conversations which raise questions as to whether Moulin is fit to lead, but these are seldom broached beyond their introductions.
—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for broach
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Therefore, building mental endurance is essential to staving off decision fatigue and reducing the judgment errors that tend to surface when a leader's cognitive reserves run low.
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Rumors of such a move surfaced a while back … but still a bummer.
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More bills have been introduced this year than last, including by Republicans, said Justine Gluck, policy director of the Future of Privacy Forum, a nonprofit that advocates for data privacy in technology and whose members are from industry, academia and civic groups.
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The brand quickly brought new models to market and introduced a novel come-to-the-customer sales and service experience that let buyers bypass dealerships—Genesis was sold and serviced through existing Hyundai stores.
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Relatives identified the food vendor as Arabelia Martinez, 62, and have raised more than $100,000 to pay for therapy and replace the items damaged in the incident.
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Jake embraced his stepparent role wholeheartedly and helped raise Alex alongside Antonio and Rochelle.
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In discussing the matter, Hahn also called for the county to look into establishing an emergency stockpile of air purifiers and other critical supplies to better prepare for future disasters.
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Without discussing too much in detail, councilmembers raised several potential alternatives during the meeting, including parking garage subsidies, downtown employee waivers and a comprehensive citywide review of parking programs.
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In Florida, a person found not guilty by reason of insanity may be placed on conditional release, which requires a treatment plan and periodic monitoring.
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Fernandes hit Ronaldo with a perfect pass, and Ronaldo perfectly placed a shot with his right foot to the opposite side of the net.
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“Broach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broach. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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