The broad-brush approach was a defining characteristic of the economists who were shaped by the Depression.

This is true whether one takes a broad-brush approach or looks closer at key sectors and indicators.

"I think what we reject is the idea of a broad-brush approach like what the Governor put forth," he said in an interview.

But, we believe, his broad-brush approach to the overall risks in skiing and the factual basis for the solutions he proposes misinform the reader.

The broad-brush approach was necessary in a work that was to be seen at a distance.

We have tried a more broad-brush approach, called the "framework" negotiations.

David Riley, another meteorologist for the weather service, adopted a similar broad-brush approach.

We must have improved scientific information: there can be no broad-brush approach, as has been said.

At the same time, the report is characterised in other areas by its unduly broad-brush approach to wordings.

A broad-brush approach will not work in this case because it is clear that the problem lies with certain Member States.