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Example Sentences
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Neill's acting career began in the 1970s and has spanned dozens of roles in TV and film, including "Peaky Blinders", "The Hunt for Red October", and "The Piano".
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
Authorities say the fraud spanned from 2015 to 2025 in three small communities.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
The part of the property that spanned the gate did not appear in the post-fire plan because it had no foundation.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
The case spanned three district attorney’s office administrations.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
Then in rage the old Dragon of Pendor rose up breaking the tower with the writhing of his body, and beating his wings that spanned the whole width of the ruined town.
From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin
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