as in to measure
to find out the size, extent, or amount of
tried to span the distance between the two trees by eye alone
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Recent Examples of span
Kelsey Lentz,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
The redevelopment project — the largest in the city’s history — spanned seven miles, between Collins Street and just past Texas 360.
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Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
The military described the span as a key logistics route used to supply Russian forces in southern Ukraine and said drones began hitting the structure late Sunday to Monday, collapsing part of it.
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Illia Novikov,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
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Verb
His trial, which was not televised, spanned two days.
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Kelsey Lentz,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
The redevelopment project — the largest in the city’s history — spanned seven miles, between Collins Street and just past Texas 360.
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Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
Noun
That didn't seem to matter, as the two went on 19 dates over the span of over three months before becoming exclusive.
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Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
The military described the span as a key logistics route used to supply Russian forces in southern Ukraine and said drones began hitting the structure late Sunday to Monday, collapsing part of it.
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Illia Novikov,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
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These startups are working with a range of different non-invasive sensor modalities, including those that measure electrical pulses (EEG), those that measure magnetic fields (MEG), and those that use light to measure changes in blood flow (fNIRS).
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Schwarber’s first home run traveled 456 feet, while his second blast of the third inning measured 457 feet off Mets reliever Cionel Pérez.
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Barrel jeans continue to dominate the denim conversation, and this floral pair is a fun twist on the trend.
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Larys convinced Aegon to ride out the Dance of the Dragons in Essos, but the pair doesn’t make it as far as Duskendale before they’re intercepted by Rhaenyra’s soldiers.
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When so many players are donning pink, arguably the most visible cleats at this year’s tournament are those splashed with any other color.
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Suarez also discussed the experience of joining one of baseball’s most storied organizations after departing Philadelphia, then watching as both teams failed to meet expectations to start the year.
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In addition to gauging the health of the AI trade, investors are watching developments in the Middle East closely and also are looking ahead to inflation data later this week, which could determine the direction of interest rates.
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Finally, the excellent sports scientist and personal trainer Joris Dalmasso puts my mobility through its paces, using video and sensors to gauge my strength, movement and balance.
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For the couple, Fan Fest provided the perfect competitive backdrop.
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Also on Monday, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani seemed to confirm that at least part of the couple’s wedding festivities will take place in New York over Fourth of July weekend.
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Another interesting player in this space is xLight.
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The key to welcoming gray into your space in 2026 is to opt for warm, layered tones that add depth and dimension.
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Artisans scale the trunks with ropes and spikes to reach the greenish base of each frond.
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While other universities scale back research amid federal funding uncertainty, Tulane University will lead a sweeping redevelopment of the vacant Charity Hospital.
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In most cases, especially in North America, the industry steered away from the yoke.
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The four-pocket style is unlined, except for the yoke, which gives its shoulders some structure but allows the rest of the light construction to drape easily.
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“Span.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/span. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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