broaden

Example Sentences

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"Their trauma is daily. These allegations may never be tested now the men are dead but the police can and should broaden their investigation."

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Nvidia pays a “token” dividend, and while an increased payout could broaden the stock’s investor base, the company has been finding other uses for its cash.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Ford’s stock is up almost 10% over the last five days, after investors’ enthusiasm for the company’s plan to broaden its business was dampened by a broader market selloff on Friday.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

To make the point, he uses statements like, “Give the old gal a rest” and ”You need to broaden your appeal.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

With enemy forces advancing, the Joint Chiefs requested permission to broaden the mission from merely guarding the base to engaging in what was described as “limited offensive operations.”

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin