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The phrase "a longer span" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to an extended duration or distance in various contexts, such as time, space, or range.
Example: "The project requires a longer span of time to ensure all tasks are completed thoroughly."
Alternatives: "an extended period" or "a greater range".
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He had a longer span in mind.
This was a longer span than any European masonry bridges at the time.
(Some researchers have proposed a longer span for this stage that extends into more recent time).
Elderly runners have fewer disabilities, a longer span of active life and are half as likely as aging nonrunners to die early deaths, the research found.
Over a longer span of years, middle-income taxpayers can benefit, too, of course -- when they sell a house, or stock.
She says it represents a longer span of work than any of the previous collections "and the reason is that I've been trying to kick the habit of writing essays.
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A study published in 1998, based on an even longer span of data, reached similar conclusions.
It was two-fold smaller, however, than shape differences related to dystrophy, despite a three-fold longer span for differences due to food consistency to accumulate.
When the live load is applied in the side span, the model bridge with a longer side span has higher ultimate strength.
This shows that continuous guideway construction is a favourable choice for longer span when satisfactory deflection limit is to be achieved for safety and ride comfort.
When the live load is applied near the intermediate support, the model bridge with a longer center span has higher ultimate strength.
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