spans

Example Sentences

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The property spans just over 4,100 square feet and features four bedrooms, as well as more than half an acre of land.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

His history with Mexico spans practically an entire generation of fans.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

The site plan calls for a campus that spans almost six times the size of University of Texas at Austin’s main campus.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

Known for his versatility, his output spans group hits as part of Talent Latent and Quartier Latin International, as well eight solo albums.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Another study suggesting falling attention spans found that we are even spending less time with the apps on our mobile devices.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel