deepen

Example Sentences

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“I want these reforms to not only deepen and consolidate but that they also radicalize in some cases.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Middleton entered the political fray at a pivotal moment, just as fractures in the Texas Republican Party were beginning to deepen.

From Salon • May 23, 2026

Across Substack, Instagram and IRL gatherings, it brings together fragrance lovers and newcomers eager to deepen their understanding in an interactive way.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Older children, usually from seven upwards, can feel isolated or "quite jealous" of peers who haven't experienced loss, and grief can deepen as understanding grows, Sadie added.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

The shadows around us deepen as we climb up the stone stairs, toward the crest of the hill.

From "Red Queen" by Victoria Aveyard