bridge spans sth
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a bridge extends from one side of a river, valley, etc. to the other
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- A magnificent new bridge spans the entire valley.
- The ancient stone bridge still spans the river in the old town.
- The Roman aqueduct, a type of bridge, spanned the gorge for centuries.
- The world's longest suspension bridge once spanned the strait, connecting two continents.
- For over a hundred years, this iron bridge has spanned the city's main waterway.
- The proposed bridge will span the canyon, cutting travel time in half.
- Engineers designed a unique bridge spanning the wide bay.
- Only a modern bridge could possibly span such a treacherous expanse of water.
- Several smaller bridges span the canals that run through the city.
- The iconic Golden Gate Bridge spans the opening of the San Francisco Bay into the Pacific Ocean.