time span

noun

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

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In that time span, Simon also solidified himself as a formidable leader in the real estate world. Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 23 Mar. 2026 Still, names such as Anirban Lahiri, Camilo Villegas and Chad Ramey have held a share of the lead at the end of rounds in that same time span. Justin Ray, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026 This is the first time the grounding line in Antarctica has been mapped over such a long time span, Rignot said. Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026 That does not necessarily mean 240,000 new H-1B workers came to North Texas during that time span, however. William Tong, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 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 31 Mar. 2026.

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