broach
noun
an elongated, tapered, serrated cutting tool for shaping and enlarging holes.
are broaching
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present progressiveof broach.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Dr. Freedman said that whatever results come from the research, more transplant centers are broaching the idea of genetic testing people who want to donate kidneys.
From New York Times ● May 17, 2022
While labor officials typically focus their message on core economic issues, they are broaching topics such as immigration reform and race relations as well.
From Washington Post
"Well, Van Dam," said Gus, "according to your showing, it fits them for little schemes like the one you are broaching."
From What Can She Do? by Edward Payson Roe
You are broaching there, my dear commander," said Minard, "one of the most knotty questions of political economy.
From The Lesser Bourgeoisie by Honoré de Balzac
"Oh, pray excuse me," says she, a-shaking her curls, "we are broaching into politics, and I assure you," says she, a-primming herself up, "I know nothing about such subjects."
From Phemie Frost's Experiences by Ann S. (Ann Sophia) Stephens
