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broaden

[brawd-n] / ˈbrɔd n /


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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

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

Under plans announced Friday, they will broaden the collaboration to include moves that will both boost production and lower costs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Microsoft was the company’s first big customer, and it was still responsible for two-thirds of 2025 revenue, but that’s set to broaden out as big contracts with Meta Platforms and OpenAI ramp up.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

Ever eager to broaden her artistic skills, Maria visited her half brothers, Caspar and Matthäus the Younger, at the Merian printshop.

From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman




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