broad-based

American  

[brawd-beyst] / ˈbrɔdˌbeɪst /

adjective

1. involving participation or support by a broad spectrum of things or people.

   The senator had a broad-based campaign.

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Etymology

Origin of broad-based

broad base + -ed ³

Example Sentences

Special Commentary Wells Fargo External link Feb. 20: The Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the administration’s broad-based tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, or IEEPA, marks a meaningful legal turning point, but not a clean policy reset.

From Barron's

A company presentation said the figures in the United States were the result of "broad-based growth across merchandise categories as well as share gains across income tiers, led by upper-income households."

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“Cadence closed 2025 with a strong finish and broad-based strength across the business,” including an adjusted operating margin of 44.6%, “reflecting continued productivity-driven profitability improvement,” said John Wall, senior vice president and chief financial officer.

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Many analysts have argued that the broad-based selloff is overdone.

From MarketWatch

Any broad-based market pullback could even present buying opportunities.

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