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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
Not everyone's parents even try broaching the subject, despite research indicating the benefits of ongoing discussions.
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David Oliver, USA TODAY, 8 Oct. 2024
David Oliver, USA TODAY, 8 Oct. 2024
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Moving iMage Technologies continues to focus on expanding its customer base and introducing new products, despite challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic and industry disruptions.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Hardly a week passes without report of another retailer introducing its own media network, or news that an existing media network is expanding its capabilities.Andrea Wasserman, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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The company has until March 22, 2025, to consummate a Business Combination, and there is uncertainty about meeting this deadline, raising substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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Iterum completed a rights offering in August 2024, raising net proceeds of $5,400,000.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Schmitt argued with the new hospital chaplain James (Michael Thomas Grant) over discussing death with the young boy.Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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Jerry Bruckheimer will receive the Legend of Entertainment Award at an In Conversation event discussing his career.Katcy Stephan, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
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Witnesses told investigators that Thomas was seen hours later struggling to drag something wrapped in a blue tarp down the apartment building stairs before placing the tarp in Abraham’s car, according to the affidavit.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
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In California, for example, placing an infant in a private child-care center cost an average of $19,547 per year in 2021, according to the nonprofit Child Care Aware.Jenny Gold, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Broaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broaching. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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