spans 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of span

spans

2 of 2

noun

plural of span

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Noun
  • So the pair huddled together awaiting a rescue that never came, becoming two of the first victims of the unprecedented firestorms still raging across L.A. County.
    Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
  • The family lost their Altadena home — and Avery had time to bring only a handful of items, including medication and a pair of sunglasses.
    Angela Yang, NBC News, 10 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • In the alleged message, Nathan weighs the power of Lively’s fanbase while discussing a potential social media plan that would help suppress negative content about Baldoni and amplify negative content about Lively, according to the complaint.
    Rachel DeSantis, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Due to its smaller size, the LFS weighs 480 lb (218 kg).
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Albeit using natural gas, not just renewables, Constellation Energy excels in clean energy, bolstered by strategic partnerships, a 20-year power purchasing agreement with Microsoft, and rising demand for nuclear power, driving strong performance and growth in the energy sector.
    Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Workforce training and partnerships with academic institutions help bridge gaps.
    Mikko Karkkainen, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Spans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spans. Accessed 14 Jan. 2025.

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