spanned
Example Sentences
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Within a decade, he built a company that spanned China, Hong Kong, Asian markets and the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026
"If I I didn't get the money I thought I deserved, I'd be off," says Zeph Thomas, as he attempts to explain a career path that has spanned an extraordinary 39 moves in 18 years.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
Throughout a prolific career that spanned decades, Saar brought issues of race and racism to the foreground in ways that were immediate and visceral.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
Kelly, whose presenting career spanned four decades, died at his home on Sunday.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
‘Deep is the abyss that is spanned by Durin’s Bridge, and none has measured it,’ said Gimli.
From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien
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