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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The defense applications could broaden the startup’s revenue opportunities at a time when military planners are exploring more efficient aircraft concepts.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 June 2026
The two companies will now oversee worldwide distribution of the series, broadening its global footprint and long-term commercial potential.
—Peter White, Deadline, 16 June 2026
Bank stocks are improving from a technical standpoint as market leadership broadens beyond technology.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 15 June 2026
One of the most influential explanations for why desire thrives (or declines) over time comes from self-expansion theory, developed by psychologists Arthur and Elaine Aron, which argues that humans are motivated to grow, learn and broaden their sense of self throughout life.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 June 2026
The two companies will now oversee worldwide distribution of the series, broadening its global footprint and long-term commercial potential.
—Peter White, Deadline, 16 June 2026
Bank stocks are improving from a technical standpoint as market leadership broadens beyond technology.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 15 June 2026
One of the most influential explanations for why desire thrives (or declines) over time comes from self-expansion theory, developed by psychologists Arthur and Elaine Aron, which argues that humans are motivated to grow, learn and broaden their sense of self throughout life.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
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“Broaden.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/broaden. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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