branch out

phrasal verb

branched out; branching out; branches out
: to begin to do more different kinds of activities or work
In the beginning the business was highly specialized, but it has since branched out.
often + into
The company specializes in casual clothing but it is branching out into formal wear.

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By branching out into various racing formats such as Supercross, flat track, top fuel, and NASCAR, the team can offer a wider range of benefits to potential sponsors. Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025 And the elements branch out into helpful leftovers. Mia Leimkuhler, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025 But beyond sharing drool-worthy photos, these thousands of travelers come together as purposeful communities ready to help each other in times of crisis and encourage those who have never crossed an international border to branch out. Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 4 Feb. 2025 In business, branching out on one’s own can be a daunting prospect—especially when the status quo is comfortable, as was surely the case for Gilmour as a member of a rock music titan. Paul Fitzgerald, Rolling Stone, 27 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for branch out

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“Branch out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/branch%20out. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.

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