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Discover LudwigThe phrase "the span" is correct and commonly used in written English
It is often used to refer to a period of time or a distance. Here are some examples: - "The project will be completed within the span of three months." (referring to a period of time) - "The bridge has a span of 100 feet." (referring to a distance) - "The span of their friendship lasted 20 years." (referring to a period of time) - "His attention span is very short, he can only focus for a few minutes at a time." (referring to a person's ability to concentrate)
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"Oh, little is the span.
The span is 67 days.
"That's the span of it.
The span was paltry by stuntman standards.
All in the span of eight days.
The span of functionality never changes".
The span connects heaven and earth.
Ali's journey covers the span of my life.
"The span of attention, coupled with tiredness, makes it tough".
Arizona missed 11 straight shots in the span.
The span is the longest & heaviest in the world.
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