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broaden

[brawd-n] / ˈbrɔd n /


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As well as putting out videos on his own accounts on X and TikTok, he has sought to broaden his audience by appearing on entertainment channels run by creators with large followings.

From Barron's Aug. 16, 2026

The discovery could also broaden research into how the health and history of blood stem cells affect the brain.

From Science Daily Aug. 14, 2026

A different way to ride the trend is to broaden your investing horizon.

From MarketWatch Aug. 12, 2026

The company also said it aims to create new opportunities for local artists and broaden access to live theater.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 11, 2026

Mr Lewis's smile seemed to broaden slightly as he said this.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro

"For JioStar, tennis broadens the engagement calendar, attracts affluent urban audiences and diversifies advertiser categories beyond cricket," says Bhalla.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

Ultimately, validation at the government level provides a vital tailwind as D-Wave broadens its focus.

From Barron's Jun. 30, 2026

But if the weakness broadens or geopolitical risks intensify, policymakers could be spurred into action.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 16, 2026

Chatrie broadens the constitutional problem considerably because geofence warrants are built around collective searching.

From Slate May 20, 2026

It was about nine in the morning when Mammachi and Baby Kochamma got news of a white child’s body found floating downriver where the Meenachal broadens as it approaches the backwaters.

From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy

“Participation in the equity market has broadened significantly,” he noted.

From MarketWatch Aug. 17, 2026

But they broadened into a wider expression of frustration over unemployment and governance, culminating in the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

From Barron's Aug. 1, 2026

The survey results suggest that inflationary pressures haven’t broadened significantly beyond the immediate impact of higher energy prices.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

That order, which came into effect on 29 August 2025, broadened an earlier presidential action which specifically targeted cheap products from China and Hong Kong to cover the rest of the world.

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

He had felt very fortunate to have found a slender young cedar that broadened at its base: just the right potential for his plan.

From "Son" by Lois Lowry

But the lead researcher, Dr Varun Warrier, says this shows "autism broadening out genetically" rather than misdiagnosis.

From BBC Aug. 21, 2026

The broadening of the rally means index-fund returns no longer hinge on a few AI names.

From MarketWatch Aug. 9, 2026

“Strong order rates and a growing backlog reflect broadening momentum across all three of our primary segments.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 4, 2026

Tim Wilkins, the managing director of Intertanko, a trade body representing tanker owners, said the industry was "facing a broadening, deteriorating, and increasingly complex security situation".

From BBC Aug. 3, 2026

The hobbits felt encouraged, and looked up hopefully at the broadening daylight in the sky.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien




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