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broach

1 of 2verb
/broʊtʃ/
Forms:broaches,broaching,broached,broached
1

to introduce a subject for discussion, especially a sensitive or challenging matter

transitive
  • At the team meeting, the manager decided to broach the subject of restructuring to improve efficiency.
  • She hesitated to broach the topic of budget constraints during the project brainstorming session.
  • The teacher skillfully broached the subject of diversity to encourage open dialogue in the classroom.
  • During the family dinner, he carefully broached the idea of planning a reunion for the upcoming summer.
  • In the interview, the journalist skillfully broached the controversial topic, eliciting candid responses from the interviewee.
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