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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Traders looked at signs of the market rally broadening outside of the megacap tech names.
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Frank Holland, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2025
The carjacking case was then turned over to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, which broadened the investigation to target the drug trafficking operation, tying it further to home invasions in Poinciana and a smuggling scheme out of Puerto Rico.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2025
On Thursday, the government broadened that directive regarding applicants to all U.S. colleges that receive federal funding.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 8 Aug. 2025
Figma’s long-term investment case hinges on its ability to broaden adoption beyond its core design audience while turning the generative AI wave into a catalyst for growth rather than a competitive threat.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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Frank Holland, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2025
The carjacking case was then turned over to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, which broadened the investigation to target the drug trafficking operation, tying it further to home invasions in Poinciana and a smuggling scheme out of Puerto Rico.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2025
On Thursday, the government broadened that directive regarding applicants to all U.S. colleges that receive federal funding.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 8 Aug. 2025
Figma’s long-term investment case hinges on its ability to broaden adoption beyond its core design audience while turning the generative AI wave into a catalyst for growth rather than a competitive threat.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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“Broaden.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/broaden. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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