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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That money will help Martinez in the battle against fellow Democrat Gerardo Ramirez, who is getting help from an independent committee with $200,000 in funding and a broadening group of contributors.
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David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
Horizontal career projects can broaden experience and open new career possibilities for workers while building a multidisciplinary workforce for the business.
—Michelle Sims, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
This is rarely used, increases the potential for home and small-business development and would broaden the city’s tax base because this zoning type increases tax revenue.
—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
The bill also includes a proposal to officially recognize cryptocurrency and virtual asset service providers in the tax and reporting framework, a move that could help broaden participation in digital finance while driving tax revenues from the crypto sector.
—Martin K.n Siele, semafor.com, 25 May 2026
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David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
Horizontal career projects can broaden experience and open new career possibilities for workers while building a multidisciplinary workforce for the business.
—Michelle Sims, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
This is rarely used, increases the potential for home and small-business development and would broaden the city’s tax base because this zoning type increases tax revenue.
—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
The bill also includes a proposal to officially recognize cryptocurrency and virtual asset service providers in the tax and reporting framework, a move that could help broaden participation in digital finance while driving tax revenues from the crypto sector.
—Martin K.n Siele, semafor.com, 25 May 2026
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“Broaden.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/broaden. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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