1
as in surfacing
to penetrate the surface (as of water) from below
the immense whales broaching was a magnificent sight
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as in introducing
to present or bring forward for discussion
broached the topic of plans for next year's parade
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Recent Examples of broaching
During site visits to record programs, Farm Radio Trust steps in to mediate discussions with parents – patiently explaining the purpose of broaching taboos.
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Kang-Chun Cheng, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Dec. 2024
Instead, Hashino uses the fantasy setting as a way of broaching these topics in a different way.
—Andrew Webster, The Verge, 7 Oct. 2024
Not everyone's parents even try broaching the subject, despite research indicating the benefits of ongoing discussions.
—David Oliver, USA TODAY, 8 Oct. 2024
Kang-Chun Cheng, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Dec. 2024
Instead, Hashino uses the fantasy setting as a way of broaching these topics in a different way.
—Andrew Webster, The Verge, 7 Oct. 2024
Not everyone's parents even try broaching the subject, despite research indicating the benefits of ongoing discussions.
—David Oliver, USA TODAY, 8 Oct. 2024
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All Fresh Seafood was one of the first direct to consumer suppliers who took on the challenge of introducing fresh seafood to all Americans.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Worldly Whites and Alternative Sparklers While Sauvignon Blanc remains very popular, there’s a rising interest in introducing guests to a wider variety of aromatic white wines from around the world.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Harris has come under fire for losing her campaign despite raising more than $1 billion.Erin Mansfield, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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About 32% of owners reported raising compensation, up a point from October.Lucia Mutikani, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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And here's Wyden discussing his concerns.Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Walgreens and Sycamore have been discussing a deal that could be completed early next year, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter.Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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Now more than a year into her term, Bullock leads a central bank that, thus far, has held out on cutting interest rates, placing her fiercely in the spotlight as the country prepares for a 2025 election with cost of living concerns top-of-mind for voters.Erin Spencer Sairam, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Consequently, employers are placing a greater emphasis on AI skills in their recruitment strategies.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Broaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broaching. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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