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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July 23 – August 22 What fresh view broadens your world today?
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Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
What began with an arms embargo during the Cuban Revolution in 1958 was broadened into a full trade and travel embargo after Fidel Castro established his communist government.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 20 Apr. 2026
The firm, founded in 2005, was intended to disrupt the stuffily old-fashioned approach that dominated luxe travel, with the goal of broaden its appeal to a younger moneyed clientele.
—The Editors, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2026
Separating them broadened the perspective on the dark side.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
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Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
What began with an arms embargo during the Cuban Revolution in 1958 was broadened into a full trade and travel embargo after Fidel Castro established his communist government.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 20 Apr. 2026
The firm, founded in 2005, was intended to disrupt the stuffily old-fashioned approach that dominated luxe travel, with the goal of broaden its appeal to a younger moneyed clientele.
—The Editors, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2026
Separating them broadened the perspective on the dark side.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
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“Broaden.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/broaden. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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