broaden

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Congress made the affirmative decision to broaden its grant of birthright citizenship from the earlier statute.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

"This project, however, shows how working with partners can broaden engagement and demonstrates our enhanced commitment to making our collections available to a wider audience than ever before," he said.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

The panoramic view and shifting of perspectives broaden the book’s interest but detract from its focus.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

“This transaction further diversifies and strengthens our position in oncology as we continue to look for opportunities to broaden our portfolio into other therapeutic areas,” said Merck CEO Robert Davis.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

Looking ahead one sees it broaden, rising and curving slowly, dwarfing the dark ridges of earth, meeting the ice-wall far above under veils of cloud and smoke and snow.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin