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Example Sentences

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In Georgia, the share rose to 7% from 2% over roughly the same time span.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

However, attendance has fallen 20% over the past 20 years, a span that includes one postseason series victory and the current streaks of 10 seasons with losing records and 11 seasons without a playoff appearance.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Ford stock is down 5% over that span.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

But the shares have struggled recently, falling roughly 28% over a six-month span in the face of concerns about the company’s artificial-intelligence positioning and the resilience of its traditional software offerings.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

She shall be yours when her years’ span is full.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton