broaden
verb (used with or without object)
to become or make broad.
have been broadening
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present perfect progressiveof broaden.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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After several years during which the largest U.S. technology stocks have driven investors’ gains, performance and opportunities have been broadening this year.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 12, 2026
In recent days, Russian forces have been broadening their air war right up to the border with Poland, said John F. Kirby, a Pentagon spokesman.
From New York Times ● Mar. 13, 2022
"While wage increases were initially concentrated in lower wage industries, more recently wage pressures have been broadening across industries," said Veronica Clark, an economist at Citigroup in New York.
From Reuters ● Oct. 29, 2021
"While wage increases were initially concentrated in lower- wage industries, more recently wage pressures have been broadening across industries," said Veronica Clark, an economist at Citigroup in New York.
From Reuters ● Oct. 29, 2021
Ironically, what saved Valentine’s Day cards might have been broadening their association beyond romance.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 11, 2020
