Sentence examples for long spans from inspiring English sources
The long spans of evolutionary history and the speed of change make for some dizzying contrasts.
Like all of Bruckner's symphonies, this one emerges in long spans.
Oddly enough, such long spans in stone were never applied to buildings.
A bridge 4.5 miles (7 km) long spans the river above Newport News.
Air-supported structures are perhaps the most cost-effective type of structure for very long spans.
For exceptionally long spans, the pivot, or swing bridge, which turns on a table, is suitable.
The dome's inside is paneled with long spans of Brazilian mahogany, giving the expanse an unexpectedly warm feel.
The line, four hundred feet long, spans eight towers, and bridges the two buildings where the orangutans have homes.
The long spans of Roman viaducts were supported by semicircular arches resting on piers of stone or masonry.
The original version of "Le Grand Macabre," with long spans of spoken dialogue, came across almost as operatic cabaret.
Mr. Andsnes brought the same quality to the piano part, dispatching the long spans of 16th-note passagework for both hands like Czerny five-finger exercises gone wild.
