spans

Example Sentences

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This long history spans two major mass extinction events, suggesting that increasing body size may have played a role in their survival.

From Science Daily • May 6, 2026

It spans across 300 industries, from hotels to gyms to swim lessons.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

While shortening attention spans may be to blame for the shift in literature, Huehls argues that some writers are intentionally engaging with it.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

The summary report on this one decision spans 57 detailed slides of spreadsheets and flow charts.

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026

It did bother me, though, how those futuristic replicants with their limited, four-year life spans, desperately wanted to live longer.

From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings