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[brohch] / broʊtʃ /




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I did not broach the topic despite thinking it might be a meaningful angle to explore.

From Salon Jul. 27, 2026

But there are many areas where Beijing and Berlin disagree, from trade practices to human rights, and Reiche will likely broach some of these.

From Barron's May 27, 2026

The doula encouraged Behrens to broach difficult questions with her dying husband - including where he wanted to be buried and what he wanted his funeral to be like.

From BBC May 2, 2026

The populist leader has said he would broach the subject with U.S. officials in Davos, Switzerland, this week.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 22, 2026

Because they were open-minded and liberal, Charles knew he could broach with them some of the radical scientific thoughts he was beginning to have.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman

Daryl rarely, if ever, talked with his own parents about race, but he broaches these topics with his own children today.

From Salon Aug. 18, 2025

Therefore, you’ll discover suits with appliqué dot patches and frayed edges as well as dog-tag necklaces and sophisticated wire broaches on mini Scottish kilt pins.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 1, 2024

I also wondered what he said when he wasn’t on camera, a question this movie never broaches.

From New York Times Mar. 7, 2024

With the focus on tailoring, accents were few: tassels on a scarf, gleaming floral broaches, spare use of lace and sequins.

From Seattle Times Jan. 13, 2024

I love this place: the jumble of old, glittery broaches in the glass case, the worn pots and dishes and frayed baskets on the bookshelves.

From "Rules" by Cynthia Lord

When a top player development gig became available in 2021, Dombrowski broached the topic with Don before a game against the Marlins.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 20, 2026

Nearly half-an-hour into our call with her, Scott-Wright broached the idea of placing our reporter's newborn to sleep on her front, describing it as "a game-changer".

From BBC May 5, 2026

Property records show that Wyle also broached the idea of selling his longtime home in Santa Ynez, a sprawling 80-acre estate that he moved to as “ER” was coming to an end.

From MarketWatch Jan. 22, 2026

Justice Amy Coney Barrett broached this topic with ADF lawyer James Campbell, but he did not have a coherent answer.

From Slate Oct. 7, 2025

A few days after he had broached his plan to Tessie, Milton came home one evening with a present.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides

But that didn’t stop Mr. Wyden from broaching the costly topic again in his white paper.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 11, 2026

How do you feel about broaching those topics?

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 4, 2025

When broaching this topic, don’t ask what seems fair, said Nashira Lynton, a financial therapist and founder of Renewed Wealth Therapy.

From MarketWatch Nov. 19, 2025

Head teacher Emma Murray said broaching issues like misogyny and sexism with young children could be "really challenging", but that it was a topic teachers had to be prepared to deal with.

From BBC Oct. 18, 2024

Chacko said, finally broaching the real reason for his visit.

From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy




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