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 state also broadened eligibility to sitcoms, animation and large-scale competition shows — though not to game shows, talk shows or commercials.
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Gene Maddaus, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
Following the breakout success of her 2024 album Brat, Charli has been looking to broaden her horizons as as an actress.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2025
Many of the observations came from citizen scientists located across the eclipse path, which helped broaden the scope of the study.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2025
Though his lawsuit was against Jones, his attorneys broadened their campaign, bombarding the company and its officials with subpoenas and deposition requests.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025
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Gene Maddaus, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
Following the breakout success of her 2024 album Brat, Charli has been looking to broaden her horizons as as an actress.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2025
Many of the observations came from citizen scientists located across the eclipse path, which helped broaden the scope of the study.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2025
Though his lawsuit was against Jones, his attorneys broadened their campaign, bombarding the company and its officials with subpoenas and deposition requests.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025
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“Broaden.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/broaden. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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