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The Great Wall of China was constructed over several centuries.
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The Great Wall of China was constructed over several centuries.
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How to use in different contexts
Giving a Historical Fact
The Great Wall of China's construction spanned several centuries.
Describing a Process
Its construction was a long and arduous process, taking place over many centuries.
Comparing to Other Structures
Unlike many other structures, the Great Wall's construction was spread over centuries.
Adding Detail to a Narrative
The story of the Great Wall is one of persistence, built over centuries by countless hands.
Rephrased versions
Formal
Construction of the Great Wall of China extended across multiple centuries.
Casual
They built the Great Wall of China over a really long time – centuries!
Simpler English
The Great Wall took many years to build.
Phrases to learn
constructed over several centuries
Built or created over a period of many hundreds of years.
spanned several centuries
Extended or lasted over a period of many hundreds of years.