broach
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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
They sat there quietly, each trying to figure out how to broach their mutual affection.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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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
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U.S. envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff broached the idea, which would use a U.S. intermediary to circumvent European sanctions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara first broached the possibility of a market conduct investigation into State Farm’s claims practices in May during a 90-minute forum with wildfire victims.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 20, 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
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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
The teacher said providing a creative outlet made it easier for some to begin broaching painful topics.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 19, 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
Dr Elaine Lockhart, chair of the Royal College of Psychiatrists' child and adolescent faculty, says parents should feel comfortable about broaching mental health with their children and asking for help.
From BBC ● May 3, 2025
Chacko said, finally broaching the real reason for his visit.
From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy
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