spanned

Example Sentences

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The government likely intervened in the foreign-exchange market during the nation’s Golden Week holidays that spanned from late April to early May.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

The transactions External link spanned four days through April 20 External link.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

American Catholic politics under Pope Leo look quite different from the politics in the later part of Pope Francis’ papacy, which spanned Trump’s first term.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

The two-time Grammy nominee, whose career spanned nearly eight decades and thousands of recordings, died in Mumbai on Sunday after being admitted to hospital following a heart attack.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

The bridge spanned a dry gully, which sheltered them as they slept.

From "Lupita Mañana" by Patricia Beatty