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 outcome marks a significant legal check on the administration’s attempt to broaden mandatory detention through reinterpretation of federal immigration law.
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Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
Stepping into something new has a way of broadening your perspective, which is where the ancient practice of astrology comes into play.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 26 Nov. 2025
However, the governing legislation broadens the mission to place more emphasis on civil and human rights enforcement and social-impact coordination across city government.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 25 Nov. 2025
The property broadens its inspiration to bring in a wider array of design influences, incorporating Noguchi lamps, Mario Bellini leather sofas, and Roger Capron coffee tables, all set against a moody palette of chocolate brown and forest green.
—Siobhan Reid, Vogue, 25 Nov. 2025
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Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
Stepping into something new has a way of broadening your perspective, which is where the ancient practice of astrology comes into play.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 26 Nov. 2025
However, the governing legislation broadens the mission to place more emphasis on civil and human rights enforcement and social-impact coordination across city government.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 25 Nov. 2025
The property broadens its inspiration to bring in a wider array of design influences, incorporating Noguchi lamps, Mario Bellini leather sofas, and Roger Capron coffee tables, all set against a moody palette of chocolate brown and forest green.
—Siobhan Reid, Vogue, 25 Nov. 2025
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“Broaden.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/broaden. Accessed 3 Dec. 2025.
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