spans
Example Sentences
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This object, commonly shortened to 2002 XV93, measures about 500 km across, much smaller than Pluto, which spans 2,377 km.
From Science Daily • May 5, 2026
This seat, which blends portions of Kim and Calvert’s current districts, spans from Mission Viejo in Orange County up into Woodcrest, Menifee and Murrieta in Riverside County.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
The company’s highest-volume warehouse in Los Angeles processes 6 million units a week—and spans 1 million square feet.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
The summary report on this one decision spans 57 detailed slides of spreadsheets and flow charts.
From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026
Two bridges, twin spans, crossed the bay in long arcs.
From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt
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