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Discover LudwigThe phrase "spanned over" is correct and commonly used in written English
It is typically used when describing a length or duration that covers a specific amount of time or distance. Example: The bridge spanned over the river for over a mile, connecting the two towns.
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An alumnus of the Wharton School and Harvard University whose career spanned over 60 years in business, finance and arbitration.
A member of the Australian Society of Accountants, Bob's career spanned over 38 years.
The operation reportedly spanned over 100 acres of land in Elbert County and incorporated at least 26 plants.
Paul Newman's tremendous movie career spanned over 60 years, leaving us with classics like Butch Cassidy, The Shadow Box, and The Hustler.
His musical career spanned over six decades.
Fashion career spanned over several decades.
His relationship with the camp spanned over 50 years.
His career on Wall Street spanned over 40 years.
Dyer's distinguished career, with a specialty in acoustics, spanned over six decades.
Daniel's career in advertising spanned over 40 years and included his own advertising agency.
His career spanned over 30 years as a teacher of science, computer skills and math.
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