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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Then a 2024 court victory by Kalshi broadened the types of contracts that prediction markets could offer, leading platforms to move beyond offering bets on weather and awards show outcomes, and into fields like elections and sports.
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Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 18 Feb. 2026
Organizers in recent years have made efforts to broaden participation and address past controversies.
—Eva Andersen, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
The conversation then broadens into a wider talk about this moment for MLS.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 17 Feb. 2026
The exchange also broadened its asset offerings to include digital tokens that are often overlooked by larger platforms, responding directly to user demand.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
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Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 18 Feb. 2026
Organizers in recent years have made efforts to broaden participation and address past controversies.
—Eva Andersen, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
The conversation then broadens into a wider talk about this moment for MLS.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 17 Feb. 2026
The exchange also broadened its asset offerings to include digital tokens that are often overlooked by larger platforms, responding directly to user demand.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
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“Broaden.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/broaden. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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