- present participle of broaden.
broadening
Example Sentences
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“Regulatory clarity—even if it slows the frontier—can be positive for the industry by establishing durable rules of the road, reducing tail risks, and broadening public acceptance.”
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
But the current upswing looks a lot different than previous tech runs, and a new stock market trend is emerging in 2026: AI is broadening gains within the sector itself.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
For some investors, Dow’s outperformance on Thursday is a welcome sign that the bull market is finally broadening after months of being heavily dominated by AI and megacap tech stocks.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
New York venture firms are broadening their geographic reach, particularly to San Francisco, driven by AI dealmaking and increased local market competition.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
“Me?” said the prosecutor with a broadening smile.
From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov
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