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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Since its initial meeting of 27 college baseball coaches in June 1945, Association members have broadened to include NCAA Division I, II, and III, NAIA, NJCAA, Pacific Association Division, High School, Youth and Travel.
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Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
At a recent investor conference, CEO Tim Boyle pointed to the success of Columbia’s Amaze Puff Jacket, a stylish winter coat, as an example of how the company is broadening its appeal beyond clothes and shoes popular for hiking, fishing and more.
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Alexa Lomonaco,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
The event extends beyond the main concours judging, with additional displays such as the Club Trophy, Emerging Collectors Concours, Ladies Concours, and The Gallery, a public exhibition designed to broaden access to collector-car culture.
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Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Some states have started to broaden these rules to allow candidates to use campaign funds for other dependent care, too, like elder care.
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Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
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Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
At a recent investor conference, CEO Tim Boyle pointed to the success of Columbia’s Amaze Puff Jacket, a stylish winter coat, as an example of how the company is broadening its appeal beyond clothes and shoes popular for hiking, fishing and more.
—
Alexa Lomonaco,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
The event extends beyond the main concours judging, with additional displays such as the Club Trophy, Emerging Collectors Concours, Ladies Concours, and The Gallery, a public exhibition designed to broaden access to collector-car culture.
—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Some states have started to broaden these rules to allow candidates to use campaign funds for other dependent care, too, like elder care.
—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
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“Broaden.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/broaden. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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