expanse

Example Sentences

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The internet’s vast expanse, once seen as welcoming, is horrifically isolating.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Between the two actors’ faces lies a vast expanse of experience, disappointment, and things that Kay has seen and can’t unsee.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

Silent, Javier Perez walked through the expanse of destroyed vehicles accompanied by his family.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

Conditions at the site are very bad, with dangerous pits dotted around its vast expanse.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026

Then she pulls out a great expanse of shimmering pink something.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen