How to Use broaden in a Sentence

broaden

verb

• The police have broadened the scope of the investigation.
• Her smile broadened when I told her the good news.
• His interests broadened to include art and music, not just sports.
• The investigation has broadened to include the mayor's staff.
• They need to broaden their understanding of other cultures.
• Anne Saget, vice president of the Bessières group, says the events have helped broaden her worldview.
  — Anna Mindess, Washington Post, 3 Apr. 2023
• Depending on the brand, the benefits can even extend beyond convenience—a meal kit subscription may help broaden your palate or level up your kitchen skills.
  — Kristi Kellogg, SELF, 12 Aug. 2024
• In this scenario, traders expect a broadening in the market that includes the S & P 500 gaining.
  — Samantha Subin, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2024
• The law first took effect in early 2020, but was soon broadened to assist small businesses struggling during the pandemic.
  — Emily Steel, New York Times, 18 Mar. 2023
• This time around, there is also less of a fear among creators: Some have already been branching out beyond TikTok to broaden their following.
  — Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 17 Mar. 2023
• Seeing the trends of the pandemic, Metro began pivoting services away from standard commuters in 2021 to broaden its reach.
  — Emily Guskin, Washington Post, 18 Mar. 2023
• Back in 2014, whole harassment campaigns were aimed at developers and commentators who sought to broaden women’s place in gaming.
  — David Gilbert, WIRED, 12 Aug. 2024
• Knowing this earlier would have entitled Dominion to broaden its search of relevant records related to Murdoch.
  — Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2023
• Best for: The oenophile who wants to broaden their palate.
  — Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 9 Aug. 2023
• More than a dozen states have put forth bills to broaden the use of these devices.
  — Maria Laurino, The New Republic, 29 June 2023
• The move is expected to broaden the reach of both players.
  — Eva Rothenberg, CNN, 25 Aug. 2023
• The eyes of the world are on Gaza today as Israel prepares to broaden its assault on Hamas.
  — Nbc Universal, NBC News, 15 Oct. 2023
• When paired together or in groups of four, the display broadens.
  — The Indianapolis Star, 4 Apr. 2024
• But the union’s costs broadened again this week when its members beyond the Big Three decided to walk off the job, too.
  — Jeanne Whalen, Washington Post, 10 Oct. 2023
• Karen Norris/Staff That night broadened and transformed my idea of home.
  — Various Staff Writers, Special Correspondents, and Special Contributors, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 Dec. 2023
• For example, frequently search committees are encouraged to broaden and diversify the pool of candidates for a position.
  — Jennifer R. Grandis, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2023
• Following that principle will broaden the tax base and, in the end, enable the city to best help the people who need it the most.
  — Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Sep. 2023
• The football stars are looking to broaden their horizon and make their presence felt in the fashion world.
  — Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 17 Jan. 2024
• The brand manages to stay on top of the latest fashion trends, while also broadening its reach.
  — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2023
• That opens the door to protests and possible clashes as the Islamist group that controls the Gaza Strip seeks to broaden the conflict.
  — By jared Malsin, WSJ, 11 Oct. 2023
• The negative results have pushed WIMPs off their pedestal and broadened the search for the nature of dark matter.
  — Daniel Garisto, Scientific American, 13 Dec. 2023
• There's nothing like a luxe trip to the Egyptian desert to disrupt your routine and broaden your horizons.
  — Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 6 Aug. 2023
• My mindset was about broadening and extending the legacy of Kool & the Gang.
  — Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 3 May 2023
• The Peak is also the place to broaden one’s activity horizons.
  — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 1 July 2023
• And somehow, this only served to broaden the band’s appeal (From his 2017 book, Runnin’ With the Devil).
  — Sean Burch, SPIN, 29 May 2023

Last Updated: 11 Sep 2024