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 protests have broadened to address the reality that Iran’s regime has also often failed to adequately feed, house, educate, and employ the country’s growing population.
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Paige Williams, New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2026
Lawyers say the delays make their clients more vulnerable to arrests and deportations, as part of the administration's push to broaden the scope of arrests.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 13 Jan. 2026
With pickleball not requiring specialized clothing, its parallels with tennis fashion will broaden its appeal.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Initially conceived as a political technology firm largely backing moderate Republicans, the business has broadened its aperture over time to focus on reaching key influential figures across business, government, and media.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 12 Jan. 2026
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Paige Williams, New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2026
Lawyers say the delays make their clients more vulnerable to arrests and deportations, as part of the administration's push to broaden the scope of arrests.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 13 Jan. 2026
With pickleball not requiring specialized clothing, its parallels with tennis fashion will broaden its appeal.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Initially conceived as a political technology firm largely backing moderate Republicans, the business has broadened its aperture over time to focus on reaching key influential figures across business, government, and media.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 12 Jan. 2026
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“Broaden.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/broaden. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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