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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She’s watched as focus has broadened over the years, from conservation to sustainability, and now, to corporate responsibility.
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Katherine Fung, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
The author expanded the series in 2024 with Celeste Tunnels Underground, broadening its educational reach while keeping representation at its core.
—Essence, 10 Dec. 2025
The law broadens the scope of information available for sharing as well as the web of supply chain partners it can be shared with, keeping enforcement efforts from becoming siloed and driving efficiency in CBP operations.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 10 Dec. 2025
The company later added marine collagen tripeptides, broadening their use in nutrition, beauty, and cosmeceutical applications.
—Jon Stojan, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025
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Katherine Fung, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
The author expanded the series in 2024 with Celeste Tunnels Underground, broadening its educational reach while keeping representation at its core.
—Essence, 10 Dec. 2025
The law broadens the scope of information available for sharing as well as the web of supply chain partners it can be shared with, keeping enforcement efforts from becoming siloed and driving efficiency in CBP operations.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 10 Dec. 2025
The company later added marine collagen tripeptides, broadening their use in nutrition, beauty, and cosmeceutical applications.
—Jon Stojan, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025
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“Broaden.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/broaden. Accessed 14 Dec. 2025.
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