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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
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Similar allegations involving controversial gang unit stops surfaced in late 2022 against officers in the San Fernando Valley.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Those incidents surfaced more than a year after Devin Willock and recruiting staff member Chandler LeCroy were killed in a car crash in 2023.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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In late March, Tijuana officials introduced an English-language app known as the Emergency Button, or Botón de Emergencia.—
Alexandra Mendoza,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 May 2026
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Structural reforms will be introduced to reduce inefficiency and increase oversight.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
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Obama raised millions of dollars, produced a raft of advertisements, and took the unusual step of endorsing dozens of candidates for state legislative office.—
Peter Slevin,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Last June, Russian banks raised red flags on a potential debt crisis as high interest rates weighed on borrowers’ ability to pay off loans.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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The three candidates discussed affordability, public safety and more.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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The governor’s decision to off-ramp — a standard provision included in progressive design-build contracts when a price for construction cannot be reached — is the responsible choice for Maryland and consistent with what Moore and I discussed in our first conversations those months ago.—
Katie Thomson,
Baltimore Sun,
6 May 2026
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“Broached.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broached. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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