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

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

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

Stone bridges spanned swift, narrow rivers, while small farms spread in rings around holdfasts walled in wood and stone.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin