Example Sentences

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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