span a decade

Frequency: 6.55.0 per million words

Used for something that lasts or covers a period of ten years.

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Examples (10)

  • The construction project is expected to span a decade.
  • His research on ancient civilizations spanned a decade.
  • Their journey from refugees to citizens spanned a full decade.
  • Her career as a professional athlete spanned just over a decade.
  • The longitudinal study will span a decade to track the long-term effects.
  • The political reform process was so complex that it spanned an entire decade.
  • The artist's most creative period, which spanned a decade, produced his greatest masterpieces.
  • The development of this technology, spanning a decade, has finally come to fruition.
  • Their close friendship spanned a decade before they went their separate ways.
  • The economic downturn spanned nearly a decade, affecting millions of people.