as in ranges
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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As the region’s megadrought continues, roaming mammals, like black bears and mountain lions, may start to occupy larger ranges, widening their territory in the search for water and other resources.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
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Its unveiling marked a turning point in the evolution of fleet defense, where lasers, once confined to experimental test ranges, are now being positioned as operational assets aboard warships.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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The Israeli officials who spoke to CNN said Netanyahu is considering various scales and levels of annexation options, ranging from a limited takeover of several Jewish settlements to a broader approach calling for annexation of Area C, which comprises 60% of the territory.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
3 Sep. 2025
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Also found at the site were some bony fish scales and teeth and incomplete plesiosaurian teeth, indicating a humid climate and complex ecosystem, according to the paper.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
2 Sep. 2025
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Recent elections in Austria, Germany and France have produced historic turnouts for nationalist parties once at the fringe of their respective countries' political spectrums.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
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Among clean energy options, wind and solar generation have the advantage of being relatively simple, and thus speedy to build; nuclear power lies at the opposite end of both spectrums.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Diapasons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diapasons. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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