The phrase "we broadly agree" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use this phrase when you and someone else agree on a general idea or concept, but disagree on some of the details or finer points. For example, "We broadly agree on the need for economic reform in our country, but differ in our opinion on which policies will best achieve that goal."
Adonis said: "I have spoken to Michael Heseltine and, when it comes to creating really strong and powerful cities and city regions, we broadly agree.
Speaking at the same forum, David Holdsworth, the controller of English regions at the BBC, said: "The idea we might use some of the licence fee to fund reporters to report on local democracy for all comers is one I think we broadly agree on".
"If we broadly agree on this, the debate can crucially move on to what action is needed to deal with a warming planet," he said.
We thank Int Panis for his thoughtful comments on our article (de Hartog et al. 2010), and we broadly agree with his comments.
The other mortality risk factors we identified broadly agree with previous studies [ 16], mostly reflecting disease severity or subsequent management; however, unlike previous studies, we have adjusted for the potential confounding due to bacterial type.
Biosafety and biosecurity are the major concerns for all involved in BSL-4 activities, and we support the authors' initiative and broadly agree with their position.
Considering that most people broadly agree with this basic proposition it is remarkable how we continue to tolerate widespread ecological degradation.
And despite all the political arguments we've had these past few years, there are some areas where Americans broadly agree.
And despite all the political arguments that we've had these past few years, there are actually some areas where Americans broadly agree.
The results broadly agree with a previous analysis of the 8p23.1 cluster [ 31]: we agree that there is no support for the previously suggested effect of selection on the amino acid sequence of DEFB4 [ 32].
Mind you, we shouldn't take that for granted: this is a rare instance of an awards shortlist I broadly agree with, which is worth celebrating.
