に渡って

over; throughout; across

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phrase Rare #33,969

over; throughout; across Used after a period, area, or range to indicate that something extends across it. Often written にわたって. The related expression に渡る can also mean “to be handed over” or “to pass to,” depending on context.

JA: この問題は数年に渡って議論されてきた。

EN: This issue has been discussed over several years.

今日では車の値段は広い範囲に渡っている。

Nowadays, car prices span a wide range.

彼は生涯に渡って貧しい人々を助けた。

He helped poor people throughout his life.

彼の提案は一年間に渡って議論された。

His proposal was discussed over the course of a year.

トムバッドが政府に渡ってもお屋敷は私たちのものですよね？

Even if Tombad is handed over to the government, the mansion will still be ours, right?

— तुम्बाड (2018)