- present participle of broaden.
broadening
Example Sentences
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The movie “9 to 5” from 1980 settled her broadening stardom; acting alongside Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin in a comedy about three office workers who get even with an abusive boss, Parton charmed viewers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
Another feather in the cap for value is that, while growth stocks generally lead during periods of slowing or scarce profit, profits are now generally picking up and broadening out.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026
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
I certainly supported the racial civil rights movement; supported the goal of broadening access to higher education.
From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez
