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n. - The act of sitting or standing astride; A structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.; The distance or interval between two points;

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  • The job was finished in the span of an hour
  • The events depicted in the title span the time frame from Saiyan Saga to the Kid Buu Saga.
  • Then, say, 2 weeks later - I'm life-span is short.
  • That is sad but their life span is short isn't it?
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