Simon McBurney

When I was an adolescent in England, at school we had to read 'Death of a Salesman.' I remember feeling incredibly moved by the portrayal of these people and the idea with which Miller broached the whole subject of failure or failed systems, or the way that people are crushed by a system in which they find themselves.

English Actor

Jerry Heller

Who were the biggest acts in the world in 1987? Guns N' Roses and Metallica. I shamelessly pandered to surfers and skateboarders, and in pictures from then, you'll see Slash and those guys wearing N.W.A stuff. If they thought it was cool, people in Kansas and Wyoming would buy it. That's how we broached the subject.

American Businessman

Jonathan Safran Foer

I often think about how my sons will come to know about September 11th. Something overheard? A newspaper image? In school? I would prefer that they learn about it from my wife and me, in a deliberate and safe way. But it's hard to imagine ever feeling ready to broach the subject without some impetus.

American Writer

Gad Saad

Social etiquette dictates that when in mixed company, one should avoid discussing politics and religion. As someone who is quite active on various social portals, I can attest to the visceral emotions that are triggered when these topics are broached!

Canadian Scientist

Robert Dallek

Theodore Roosevelt had drawn public attention to his attractive family in order to create a bond with ordinary Americans. Eleanor Roosevelt had successfully broached the idea that a First Lady could be nearly as much a public figure as her husband.

American Historian

Dustin Lance Black

I think for too many decades, the politicians have driven a wedge between the gay and lesbian communities and the religious communities for their own benefit, and I think it's time to start to broach those divides.

American Director

Josh Blue

I started out not doing jokes about my disability. I just talked about my life. But I've found that if I don't broach the subject, people are kind of like, 'C'mon, talk about it.' They want to hear about it.

Ravi Zacharias

I deal with cultural issues whether they be in the Middle East, Far East, the Orient or the West. You broach questions in the context of their culture and then present Christian answers.

American Author

Gareth Southgate

I'm not the authority on the subject. I'm a middle-aged white guy speaking about racism. I'm just finding it a really difficult subject to broach.

English Athlete

Ruby Bridges

When the scary subject of race is finally broached, kids want to talk and talk. It's very satisfying.

American Activist

Use 'broach' when discussing delicate topics carefully.

Sensitive Subjects

'Broach' often signals the start of a difficult conversation.

Conversation Starter

Use when referring to the initial use of something stored.

First Usage

Often relates to opening a bottle or container for the first time.

Unseal Containers

A 'broach' is a specialized tool, mostly used in craft or manufacturing.

Craftsmanship Context

'Broach' as a noun implies precision and careful work.

Precision Tool

In brewing, a 'broach' measures liquid depth and signals industry-specific use.

Brewing Measurement

A 'broach' can be a misprint of 'brooch', a type of ornamental pin.

Decorative Piece

Remember 'broach' may wrongly replace 'brooch'; they are not interchangeable.

Fashion Misnaming

 dead of her own hand in their incestuous bedroom, took the broaches from her dress and stabbed his eyes repeatedly. You can't blame the guy, can you? Bedded his mother, killed his father, is father and brother to his children. I might do the same.

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 How could an urban, educated woman like the same food as him? Later, I broached the subject with his father, and it turned out to be a mighty touchy affair. He said things like,

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 in my unqualified knowledge try to even broach but i'll see this i think the lack of respect that african americans get