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broad-based

American

[brawd-beyst] / ˈbrɔdˌbeɪst /

adjective

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

The senator had a broad-based campaign.

Etymology

Origin of broad-based

broad base + -ed ³

Example Sentences

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Stock gains on Thursday were modest but broad-based, with every S&P 500 sector except energy and healthcare closing higher.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

If the toll idea works out in the Pakistan talks, it sets the table for a positive, broad-based market reaction.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Still, even without broad-based demand destruction, Brusuelas reduced his 2026 GDP forecast from 2.4% to 1.7% due to the limited demand destruction that is currently occurring.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

That period was defined by a broad-based breakdown in mortgage and credit markets, ultimately exposing systemic weaknesses across the financial system.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Building a broad-based social movement, however, is not enough.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander

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