Examples of broaden in a Sentence
They need to broaden their understanding of other cultures.
The police have broadened the scope of the investigation.
Her smile broadened when I told her the good news.
The investigation has broadened to include the mayor's staff.
His interests broadened to include art and music, not just sports.
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Rather than simply making the games in English and attempting to find success solely in English-speaking regions, Shpirna broadened his horizons and opted to make the games international affairs.
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Jason Phillips, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Lower costs for biosimilar development could also encourage drugmakers to broaden their scope to include biologic products with smaller patient markets, Murphy said.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
Last year, the studio announced its intent to produce more English-language projects as part of its bid to broaden its reach.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
The hurricane entered western Cuba as a Category 3, but the island’s mountains ripped up the eye, weakening but also broadening the storm.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
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Jason Phillips, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Lower costs for biosimilar development could also encourage drugmakers to broaden their scope to include biologic products with smaller patient markets, Murphy said.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
Last year, the studio announced its intent to produce more English-language projects as part of its bid to broaden its reach.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
The hurricane entered western Cuba as a Category 3, but the island’s mountains ripped up the eye, weakening but also broadening the storm.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
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“Broaden.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/broaden. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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