span miles

Frequency: 6.76.5 per million words

to extend across a large distance

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Examples (10)

  • The new bridge will span several miles across the bay.
  • The railway tracks span thousands of miles across the continent.
  • His influence spans many miles beyond his hometown.
  • The ancient wall once spanned hundreds of miles.
  • Can you imagine a network that spans millions of miles?
  • The fiber optic cable will span long miles under the ocean.
  • Its vast territory spans many miles from north to south.
  • The marathon route will span 26.2 miles through the city.
  • To truly understand the culture, one must span countless miles of its history.
  • The dense forest spans hundreds of miles, untouched by human activity.