time span

noun

: time period
The study took place over a time span of 20 years.

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His research documented 11 deaths and dozens of injuries during that time span. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026 During that time span, people with sleep disorders had a much higher risk of developing psoriasis. — Alice Oglethorpe, Glamour, 2 Sep. 2026 Typically, a person would experience only two to five contractions in that time span. — Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026 Expect the market to struggle at first blush as all the news and financial figures cross the wires within a two-hour time span and investors try to figure out who is doing well. — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for time span

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“Time span.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/time%20span. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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