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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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Your dermatologist might want to have a word with you about introducing to the best loofah alternative to your shower routine.Jenny Berg, Allure, 23 Dec. 2024
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Globalization has played a hand as well, introducing cultures to each other as the world has gotten smaller.Deepti Hajela, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
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The suit alleges that millions of Times articles were used without authorization in training AI models, raising fundamental questions about intellectual property rights in the digital age.Sol Rashidi, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Neurological conditions like neuropathy, which can change the sensation in the toes or feet, can also impact balance and mobility, raising the risk of falls, Clifford Segil, DO, a neurologist who treats older adults at Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, CA, told Health.Korin Miller, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
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In the alleged message, Nathan weighs the power of Lively’s fanbase while discussing a potential social media plan that would help suppress negative content about Baldoni and amplify negative content about Lively, according to the complaint.Rachel DeSantis, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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Alleged Manifesto, Dad's Facebook Tell Two Different Stories Footage then shows two of the women discussing their arrest in the back of a police cruiser.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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The Nordstroms have been able to improve Rack by placing a greater focus on better brands at the off-pricer, including some of the better-selling labels that can found at the Nordstrom full-price department stores.David Moin, WWD, 24 Dec. 2024
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On May 24, Saturn—planet of discipline and longevity—will enter also enter Aries, placing pressure on your professional pursuits and forcing you to take them more seriously for the next two years.Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Broaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broaching. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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