as in spectrum
the distance or extent between possible extremes the survey ultimately recorded the full diapason of seemingly possible replies regarding sexual practices

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Noun
  • How the Autism Theater Project was born The theater program showcases lives on and off the spectrum in an authentic way, helping crew members and actors work on productions.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 12 July 2025
  • Since 2012, private equity sponsors have financed almost 3,000 energy enterprises across the spectrum, worth $617 billion.
    Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
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  • What’s more, China is deploying surface-to-surface missiles of sufficient range and number to destroy American bases in Guam, the Philippines, and Japan.
    Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
  • Ultium Cells Spring Hill began production in April 2024 producing only nickel cobalt manganese aluminum batteries, which has allowed GM to produce vehicles capable of exceeding 300 miles of range on a charge.
    Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 14 July 2025
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“Diapason.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diapason. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.

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