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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Field believes one of the key intersections between AI and design is that AI tools will help broaden access, letting more people become designers.
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Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2025
In August, Judge Megan Marshall extended and broadened a temporary restraining order to prevent the release of photos from the victims' bedrooms, which will remain in force until a final decision is made, city administrator Bill Belknap told USA TODAY.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
This theory posits that positive emotions, such as happiness, broaden an individual’s awareness and emotional repertoire, encouraging novel and exploratory thoughts and actions.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Things to do in Paris with kids These seven uniquely Parisian things to do on your family trip mix bucket-list highlights with more offbeat finds, all sure to broaden kids’ cultural horizons.
—Elissa Garay, AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
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Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2025
In August, Judge Megan Marshall extended and broadened a temporary restraining order to prevent the release of photos from the victims' bedrooms, which will remain in force until a final decision is made, city administrator Bill Belknap told USA TODAY.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
This theory posits that positive emotions, such as happiness, broaden an individual’s awareness and emotional repertoire, encouraging novel and exploratory thoughts and actions.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Things to do in Paris with kids These seven uniquely Parisian things to do on your family trip mix bucket-list highlights with more offbeat finds, all sure to broaden kids’ cultural horizons.
—Elissa Garay, AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
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“Broaden.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/broaden. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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