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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The broad-based S&P 500 climbed 0.2 percent to 6,942.78, while the tech-rich Nasdaq Composite Index advanced 0.2 percent to 23,653.37.

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About 15 minutes into trading, the broad-based index was up 0.1 percent at 6,913.04.

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The broad-based S&P 500 added 0.1 percent at 6,882.02, while the tech-rich Nasdaq Composite Index also gained 0.1 percent to 23,444.24.

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The broad-based S&P 500 also advanced 0.5 percent to 6,809.44, while the tech-rich Nasdaq Composite Index rose 0.6 percent to 23,144.81.

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The broad-based S&P 500 slipped 0.1 percent to 6,791.49, while the tech-rich Nasdaq Composite Index shed 0.3 percent to 23,048.12.

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