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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Brigham Young urged Mormon families from Utah to Arizona to broaden the church’s reach at a time of sometimes violent resistance to polygamy sweeping the nation.
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The Arizona Republic, 22 July 2024
But an analysis of his political campaign’s receipts show increasing variety among his labor backers and an overall broadening of his political fundraising sources, including a large check from a Grammy-winning rapper with ties to Chicago.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 21 July 2024
Nadig contends broadening exposure in portfolios helps absorb volatility in the months leading up to presidential elections.
″[Investors] are now, for the first time in ages, buying value, buying some of these defensive sectors, buying small caps.
—Ellie Stevens, CNBC, 20 July 2024
Labour may want to broaden the definition of security to include areas like energy, climate, artificial intelligence and migration.
—Karla Adam, Washington Post, 18 July 2024
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The Arizona Republic, 22 July 2024
But an analysis of his political campaign’s receipts show increasing variety among his labor backers and an overall broadening of his political fundraising sources, including a large check from a Grammy-winning rapper with ties to Chicago.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 21 July 2024
Nadig contends broadening exposure in portfolios helps absorb volatility in the months leading up to presidential elections.
″[Investors] are now, for the first time in ages, buying value, buying some of these defensive sectors, buying small caps.
—Ellie Stevens, CNBC, 20 July 2024
Labour may want to broaden the definition of security to include areas like energy, climate, artificial intelligence and migration.
—Karla Adam, Washington Post, 18 July 2024
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“Broaden.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/broaden. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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