extend over something

The disease course in these cases extended over several months.

The research for the book extended over a 20-year period.

The same act extended the vote to all men over the age of 21.

They clearly show how it was extended over the years.

His influence extended all over the state and the nation.

It extended over a period of a full million years.

The meeting began a close relationship that was to extend over a period of 15 years.

The games, he said, sometimes extended over two days, particularly if the president was losing.

One of his arms extended over the desk as he tried to stop her.

But, if successful, the program could be extended and increased over time.