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to present or bring forward for discussion broached the topic of plans for next year's parade
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Recent Examples of broached While Lawrence was still in intensive rehab for his injury, Rogers broached the topic. —
Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026 This time the issue was broached by the school’s principal advisory committee and its student subcommittee on school spirit, Rodriguez Gonzalez said. —Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026 Emanuel actually broached the idea of changing positions last year with his father during the season. —Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026 Co-owner Mark Wilf, interim general manager Rob Brzezinski and head coach Kevin O’Connell broached many other topics, too. —Alec Lewis, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026 Some 18 months ago, Mack said, the Royals launched a deep dive after Picollo broached the possibility of exploring strange new worlds. —Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026 Some players encouraged the 49ers to investigate, but Lynch noted that it was not broached by anyone who joined the team in the past few weeks since free agency opened, including wide receiver Mike Evans. —Cam Inman, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026 The wide-ranging sit-down with GQ broached various issues relating to his career, back catalog, and business empire, as well as rap beefs and hip-hop culture at large. —Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 24 Mar. 2026 Has Netflix broached the subject of filling that missing time period someday? —Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 23 Mar. 2026
Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026 This time the issue was broached by the school’s principal advisory committee and its student subcommittee on school spirit, Rodriguez Gonzalez said. —Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026 Emanuel actually broached the idea of changing positions last year with his father during the season. —Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026 Co-owner Mark Wilf, interim general manager Rob Brzezinski and head coach Kevin O’Connell broached many other topics, too. —Alec Lewis, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026 Some 18 months ago, Mack said, the Royals launched a deep dive after Picollo broached the possibility of exploring strange new worlds. —Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026 Some players encouraged the 49ers to investigate, but Lynch noted that it was not broached by anyone who joined the team in the past few weeks since free agency opened, including wide receiver Mike Evans. —Cam Inman, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026 The wide-ranging sit-down with GQ broached various issues relating to his career, back catalog, and business empire, as well as rap beefs and hip-hop culture at large. —Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 24 Mar. 2026 Has Netflix broached the subject of filling that missing time period someday? —Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 23 Mar. 2026
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When the reports surfaced that the Saudis were cutting off LIV’s funding, the league was playing a tournament in Mexico City.— Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2026
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As Sloth World Orlando prepares to open a 7,500-square-foot, cage-free rainforest for sloths, reports surfaced that at least 31 sloths have been found dead under the venue's care, according to reports by the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).— Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
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The report builds on previous work at the Pentagon, where Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has pushed legacy contractors to produce weapons faster, introduced accountability for delays and sought to foster competition among firms competing for Defense Department (DOD) contracts.— Filip Timotija, The Hill, 21 Apr. 2026
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Vangala said if customers feel they are being held responsible for mistakes made by tools the retailer introduced, the resulting friction could derail adoption entirely.— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
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In that moment, Caldentey looked up, assessed the situation, and raised her right arm.— Michael Cox, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
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These questions were raised after reporting by The New York Times in August 2024 regarding Moore’s untruthful claims about receiving the Bronze Star in Afghanistan — a story originally reported on in 2022 by FOX45’s Mikenzie Frost.— Baltimore Sun staff, Baltimore Sun, 26 Apr. 2026
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Aurelien Tchouameni, a player already at Real, is also being discussed in United meetings.— Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
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Dries and Charlap Hyman discussed the way client requests have changed over the years.— The Editors of AD, Architectural Digest, 22 Apr. 2026
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