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  • past tense form of spin.
  • past participle of spin.
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span

[span] / spæn /




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Given their limited attention span, the last thing a child needs is a film chock-full of loose ends to distract from the crux of the story.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

S&P Global’s index arm on Thursday said it wouldn’t ease requirements that companies entering the S&P 500 trade for a year and report profits across a four-quarter span, to the surprise of many investors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

During the closure, no traffic was allowed on 6.8-mile span from just north of Lucia until about a mile south of the Esalen Institute.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

For many people, especially those supporting someone with a disability, caregiving responsibilities can span years or decades — reshaping careers, finances and retirement outcomes.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

“The short life span has always been a prime limiting factor in education,” he told George and Julie.

From "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH" by Robert C. O'Brien




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