was broadening
- past progressive of broaden.
Example Sentences
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In April, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the country was broadening its supply of naphtha to include more sources outside the Middle East, such as the US.
From BBC ● May 12, 2026
That’s according to analysis from Scott Rubner, Citadel’s head of equity and equity derivatives strategy, who flagged a “meaningful shift in leadership” in an equity rotation that was broadening out in the new year.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 21, 2026
But some saw signs the recent cost-driven inflationary pressure was broadening, with one warning that a "big overshoot of inflation cannot be ruled out," according to the summary.
From Reuters ● Nov. 8, 2022
Besides, as Donald Trump marched to the White House, he was broadening his satirical target.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2022
The sky spoke of rain to come; but the light was broadening quickly, and the red flowers on the beans began to glow against the wet green leaves.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
