- 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
In the interim, there’s evidence that the effects of higher fuel costs are broadening beyond energy costs.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
The Dow’s outperformance signaled a broadening bull market beyond AI and megacap tech stocks, with the Russell 2000 gaining 1.4%.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
In broadening his legal effort to force safeguards for artificial intelligence, Uthmeier, a Republican, is breaking with his party’s national leader.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
The sky spoke of rain to come; but the light was broadening quickly, and the red flowers on the beans began to glow against the wet green leaves.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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