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The missile and drone attacks on countries ranging from Cyprus and Turkey to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates have broadened the American-led coalition.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

And a number of cultural and political shifts have broadened Fuentes’ appeal to Americans of all races.

From Salon • Jan. 2, 2026

"Audience behaviour has matured, streaming platforms have broadened horizons and regional cinema has elevated creative standards," says Bhatt.

From Barron's • Dec. 22, 2025

"There have been a lot of things that have broadened the fan base, like Post Malone and people like Jelly Roll. Just exposing us to different ears has been really helpful."

From BBC • Sep. 25, 2025

Although Japanese plans and aspirations have broadened notably since 1914, their outlines were well defined a decade earlier.

From The Rising Tide of Color Against White World-Supremacy by Stoddard, Lothrop