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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In March 2024, voters approved ballot measures to broaden police surveillance powers and impose drug screening and treatment mandates for people receiving county welfare benefits who are suspected of illicit drug use.
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Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2024
Tech stocks enjoyed a solid bump in May and June, but in July, the market began to broaden out to the benefit of other sectors.
—U.s. Bank Wealth Management Contributor, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024
The initiative is also set to broaden its reach, with plans to establish partnerships and conduct research in Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica, and St. Lucia, among other Caribbean nations.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 16 Sep. 2024
For each subtle, smart decision in one regard, there’s a glaring, obtuse decision elsewhere, which ultimately makes an adaptation that should broaden Taddeo’s audience into a series that may only be fully appreciated by those who’ve also read the book.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 13 Sep. 2024
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Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2024
Tech stocks enjoyed a solid bump in May and June, but in July, the market began to broaden out to the benefit of other sectors.
—U.s. Bank Wealth Management Contributor, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024
The initiative is also set to broaden its reach, with plans to establish partnerships and conduct research in Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica, and St. Lucia, among other Caribbean nations.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 16 Sep. 2024
For each subtle, smart decision in one regard, there’s a glaring, obtuse decision elsewhere, which ultimately makes an adaptation that should broaden Taddeo’s audience into a series that may only be fully appreciated by those who’ve also read the book.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 13 Sep. 2024
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“Broaden.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/broaden. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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