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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However, several Supreme Court decisions in the last several decades have loosened those restrictions and broadened what is permissible under the Constitution.
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Cate Charron, IndyStar, 30 Dec. 2025
Polkanova’s goals broadened at Woodbridge as the success of her team became a focus.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 30 Dec. 2025
Brands increasingly blend collagen supplements with other functional benefits (hydration, vitamins, joint support, beauty boosters), broadening appeal.
—Sara Braun, Charlotte Observer, 29 Dec. 2025
Market gains are beginning to broaden beyond mega-cap technology firms, the largest and most heavily weighted companies in major stock indexes.
—Brian Blank, The Conversation, 29 Dec. 2025
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Cate Charron, IndyStar, 30 Dec. 2025
Polkanova’s goals broadened at Woodbridge as the success of her team became a focus.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 30 Dec. 2025
Brands increasingly blend collagen supplements with other functional benefits (hydration, vitamins, joint support, beauty boosters), broadening appeal.
—Sara Braun, Charlotte Observer, 29 Dec. 2025
Market gains are beginning to broaden beyond mega-cap technology firms, the largest and most heavily weighted companies in major stock indexes.
—Brian Blank, The Conversation, 29 Dec. 2025
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“Broaden.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/broaden. Accessed 2 Jan. 2026.
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