- 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
“Once we move past the geopolitical shock, I think that’s going to be the catalyst enabling that broadening to resume,” said Angelo Kourkafas, senior global investment strategist at Edward Jones.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 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
If you won't take my word for it and have no vested interest in broadening your worldview, here's the most important takeaway: Iran is not pronounced i-RAN; it's pronounced e-RON.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
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