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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
Redick broached this subject of contracts after the Lakers lost 112-104 to the Clippers on Thursday night at Intuit Dome for their sixth loss in nine games.
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Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
There was some optimism coaches might reach a compromise and offer a recommendation to possibly move the season earlier, but the issue was never broached in the room.
—The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
Other issues broached in her DeMille speech still remain fresh.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 7 Jan. 2026
However, such pride was not to be broached in Western history classes.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 31 Dec. 2025
And embassies around the world host Christmas receptions that function as informal diplomatic spaces – occasions where tensions ease, conversations flow more freely and difficult issues can be broached in a more relaxed setting.
—Andrew Latham, The Conversation, 20 Dec. 2025
But if a reporter broached the WBD sale in any way, even as a joke, Sarandos would walk away.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2025
On Thursday, a report from Ken Rosenthal, Patrick Mooney, and Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic revealed that the Dodgers had at least broached the subject of trading right fielder Teoscar Hernández, who regressed from a 135 OPS+ in his first season with the club to 103 this year.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
Netflix began thinking about hiring in-house talent about a year ago and first broached the subject with Duncan around this year's Super Bowl, I'm told.
—Alex Sherman,contessa Brewer, CNBC, 27 Nov. 2025
Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
There was some optimism coaches might reach a compromise and offer a recommendation to possibly move the season earlier, but the issue was never broached in the room.
—The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
Other issues broached in her DeMille speech still remain fresh.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 7 Jan. 2026
However, such pride was not to be broached in Western history classes.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 31 Dec. 2025
And embassies around the world host Christmas receptions that function as informal diplomatic spaces – occasions where tensions ease, conversations flow more freely and difficult issues can be broached in a more relaxed setting.
—Andrew Latham, The Conversation, 20 Dec. 2025
But if a reporter broached the WBD sale in any way, even as a joke, Sarandos would walk away.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2025
On Thursday, a report from Ken Rosenthal, Patrick Mooney, and Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic revealed that the Dodgers had at least broached the subject of trading right fielder Teoscar Hernández, who regressed from a 135 OPS+ in his first season with the club to 103 this year.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
Netflix began thinking about hiring in-house talent about a year ago and first broached the subject with Duncan around this year's Super Bowl, I'm told.
—Alex Sherman,contessa Brewer, CNBC, 27 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for broached
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Medal reallocations have historically surfaced after doping or other cheating cases, but Chiles’ dispute centered on an apparent error by the International Gymnastics Federation, the sport’s governing body.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Additionally, reports surfaced that five jurors have since come forward contesting the hung jury, claiming that the jury had unanimously voted to acquit Read on two of the three charges, according to a motion published by WHDH and reviewed by PEOPLE.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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Assemblyman Matt Haney on Monday introduced a bill that would levy a 50% tax on the profits of private immigration detention centers in the state.—
Kyle Martin,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Supporters expect the other measures to be introduced in the coming weeks.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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Republicans, who hold a super-minority in the Legislature and have long raised concerns about taxes and regulations overburdening California businesses, will likely oppose any tax bills.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Funds raised during the 2025 Grammy Awards telecast, MusiCares’ Persons of the Year event and additional fundraising efforts were used to help deal with housing instability, interrupted income, physical health complications and ongoing trauma.—
David Wilson,
Daily News,
7 Jan. 2026
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But the dueling announcements appear to put to rest — for now — two prominently discussed stadium locations in Kansas and Missouri as the team weighs its future home after its lease expires in 2031.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
28 Jan. 2026
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Lawmakers have discussed the effect of the threatening political climate on their ability to hold town halls and public events, with some even citing it in their decisions not to seek reelection.—
Michael Biesecker,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Broached.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broached. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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