- present participle of broaden.
broadening
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It relied hugely on advertising that was brokered through third-party services such as Apple, and wanted to change that by broadening beyond social media to its own hardware and devices.
From Slate ● Oct. 28, 2026
Mail-in voting has become more popular over the last decade, with many states broadening access to it during the COVID-19 pandemic.
From Salon ● Oct. 24, 2026
Inflationary pressures in Canada have yet to show any clear signs of broadening out despite persistently high energy prices, Desjardins’ Royce Mendes notes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026
These lower rates are contributing to the broadening of the overall market as several other commentators have picked up in the last few days.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026
“Me?” said the prosecutor with a broadening smile.
From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov
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