broad-based
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of broad-based
broad base + -ed 3
Example Sentences
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"Ministers maintain that a broad-based GST, accompanied with these support measures, is the most effective way to support people with the cost of GST on food," he said.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
For investors, the broad-based strength suggests corporate America has gotten more resilient to geopolitical conflicts that could trigger an inflationary jump and economic slowdown.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
Key details: The surge in open jobs in the spring has been broad-based, suggesting businesses are more confident in the economy.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
While the margin expansion is broad-based, the tech sector still drives the bulk of recent growth, fueled by companies such as Nvidia and Micron Technology.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
Building a broad-based social movement, however, is not enough.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
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