broad-based
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of broad-based
broad base + -ed 3
Example Sentences
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Gains were broad-based, with all but one European sector—energy—in positive territory.
More than macroeconomic uncertainty has weighed on shares: AppLovin is among the names that have been swept up in a broad-based, recurring selloff in software stocks.
From Barron's
“So while we remain vigilant to downside risks from the Iran war, e.g. broad-based supply disruptions, it helps that the economy has become much more energy-efficient over time, making it more resilient to energy shocks,” Bhave said.
From MarketWatch
That period was defined by a broad-based breakdown in mortgage and credit markets, ultimately exposing systemic weaknesses across the financial system.
From MarketWatch
Stavros has formed a nonprofit that KKR and other private-equity firms have joined to promote broad-based stock ownership at companies.
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