spanned

Example Sentences

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The operation spanned 41 states and territories, federal officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

But the German national team is dropping Adidas as its kit supplier from 2027, ending a partnership that spanned more than 70 years and four World Cup triumphs, and switching to US sportswear giant Nike.

From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026

Sir Alex, who led MI6 between 2014 and 2020, held a career in British intelligence that spanned almost three decades after joining the service in 1991.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

There was a striking seriousness to the whole performance, which spanned from just past 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

The most dramatic photograph in the museum spanned an entire side of the room.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann