span a continent
Frequency: 5.84.5 per million words
To extend from one side of a continent to the other, or across a large part of it.
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- The Trans-Siberian Railway spans the entire continent of Asia.
- Their business empire spans the continent from coast to coast.
- The mountain range spans the continent for over 3,000 miles.
- This telecommunications network spans the continent connecting major cities.
- The migration route spans the continent from north to south.
- Their supply chain spans the entire continent of Europe.
- The pipeline project will span the continent when completed.
- This ancient trade route spanned the continent for centuries.
- The airline's network spans the continent with daily flights.
- The research expedition spans the continent studying climate patterns.