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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
While Lawrence was still in intensive rehab for his injury, Rogers broached the topic.
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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
Has Netflix broached the subject of filling that missing time period someday?
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 23 Mar. 2026
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
Has Netflix broached the subject of filling that missing time period someday?
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for broached
Verb
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The findings of that review had been due to be made public in late 2025 but still have not surfaced.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Another betting scandal in sports has surfaced, this time involving two Fordham Rams men’s basketball players.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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When Fudd was introduced, Wings general manager Curt Miller said the club didn’t hesitate on a decision that added to an already elite backcourt with Bueckers and four-time All-Star Arike Ogunbowale.—
Schuyler Dixon,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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As a member of the Rock Hall of Fame’s Board of Governors, Spector effectively blocked the Ronettes’ nomination for years, although the group was finally inducted — and introduced by Richards — in 2007, after Spector had been arrested and convicted of the shooting death of actress Lana Clarkson.—
Chris Morris,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In that moment, Caldentey looked up, assessed the situation, and raised her right arm.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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These questions were raised after reporting by The New York Times in August 2024 regarding Moore’s untruthful claims about receiving the Bronze Star in Afghanistan — a story originally reported on in 2022 by FOX45’s Mikenzie Frost.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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At a closed-door conference on April 28, the court and participants discussed the user experience, revealing that several bugs and hurdles remain.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Bass’ office and Airbnb didn’t respond when asked whether that was the amount being discussed, but opponents have seized on that figure.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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