spans
Example Sentences
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There is no guarantee they will build a real fan base, and there are concerns that shortening attention spans will make it harder to attract and retain audiences.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
White Bay Cay spans around 25 acres, while the adjacent island adds another seven acres to Perry’s secluded escape.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026
In Beirut, whose history spans over 5,000 years, Laure Salloum oversees archaeological excavations in the chaotic modern city.
From Barron's ● Aug. 29, 2026
The 19th century Gothic-style mansion, which has been renovated over the last two decades, is three stories and spans 16,000 square feet.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026
He tells Olivia all of the things Annabelle hasn’t—how her knee pain has grown so that even prolonged spans of sitting hurt.
From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti
