span centuries

Examples (10)

• The museum boasts a collection of paintings spanning four centuries.
• The influence of the Roman Empire spanned centuries, shaping Western civilization.
• Some family sagas in literature span multiple centuries, following generations of characters.
• This ancient tradition has spanned centuries and is still practiced by the local community today.
• The construction of the great cathedral was an endeavor that spanned two centuries.
• It's a philosophical debate that has spanned centuries, with no clear resolution in sight.
• Their research covers a period spanning several centuries of artistic development.
• The dynasty's rule spanned three centuries, a golden age of innovation and culture.
• She wrote an epic novel whose plot spans centuries, from the medieval era to the modern day.
• The cultural impact of these ideas is so profound that it will likely span centuries to come.