- present participle of broaden.
broadening
Example Sentences
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In the interim, there’s evidence that the effects of higher fuel costs are broadening beyond energy costs.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
Chronert forecasts S&P 500 earnings per share at $350 for 2026, driven by broadening AI-related ecosystems.
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
The relatively benign positioning outlook then allows JPMorgan to concentrate more on the fundamental momentum that shows no signs of relenting in the tech/AI space that is now broadening out into industrials and financials.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
“Yes,” Amah said, her smile broadening, “tell the story.”
From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin
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