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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Examples (10)

  • 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.