broad-based
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of broad-based
broad base + -ed 3
Example Sentences
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“Each segment delivered both net sales and segment profit growth in the second quarter, reflecting broad-based strength across the business and the impact of our strategy.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
Anderson notes the decline is broad-based, pulled down by all the factors measured—current conditions, expectations for personal finances, buying conditions, and business conditions—with the latter two under the most pressure since the last update.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
Anderson notes the decline is broad-based, pulled down by all the factors measured—current conditions, expectations for personal finances, buying conditions, and business conditions—with the latter two under the most pressure since the last update.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
Stephens analyst Todd Weller told MarketWatch that broad-based strength in software and cybersecurity was also buoying the stock on Monday.
From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026
Building a broad-based social movement, however, is not enough.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
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