broach
noun
an elongated, tapered, serrated cutting tool for shaping and enlarging holes.
broaching
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present participleof broach.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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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
When broaching this conversation, don’t go straight into money talk, says Matt Abrahams, a communication consultant and lecturer in organizational behavior at Stanford University.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 25, 2026
When broaching a tough topic, older kids should be given “space to vent,” Aguirre said, and parents should resist the urge to immediately tell their children not to be scared or worry.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 15, 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
I could see that he had something on his mind which he wanted to say, but felt some hesitancy about broaching the subject.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
