time span

noun

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

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The time span, though, may hold a clue. Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026 In the same time span, Texas has signed 12 five-star recruits. David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 7 Jan. 2026 During that same time span, a new customer base will be in North Texas for the FIFA World Cup. Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025 Certain installments cover a more ambitious time span, which the host attributes to the gap between seasons. Benjamin Cannon, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2025 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 15 Jan. 2026.

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