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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Douglass waged a fierce campaign in the 1850s and 1860s to broaden the nation’s understanding of just who got credited for having built the country.
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Time, 12 Nov. 2025
Sources tell The Hollywood Reporter the multi-year deal is valued in the nine figures and will see Hawley broaden his scope to all of Disney Entertainment TV, which also includes ABC and Hulu Originals.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025
Some giant employers have tightened badges and set three-day office minimums, while remote-first firms report surging application interest and steady retention, claiming that flexibility broadens the talent pool.
—Jason Phillips, IndyStar, 11 Nov. 2025
This started as a response to male violence against women, but broadened out to become a protest against male oppression.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 9 Nov. 2025
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Time, 12 Nov. 2025
Sources tell The Hollywood Reporter the multi-year deal is valued in the nine figures and will see Hawley broaden his scope to all of Disney Entertainment TV, which also includes ABC and Hulu Originals.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025
Some giant employers have tightened badges and set three-day office minimums, while remote-first firms report surging application interest and steady retention, claiming that flexibility broadens the talent pool.
—Jason Phillips, IndyStar, 11 Nov. 2025
This started as a response to male violence against women, but broadened out to become a protest against male oppression.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 9 Nov. 2025
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“Broaden.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/broaden. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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