space
noun
the unlimited or incalculably great three-dimensional realm or expanse in which all material objects are located and all events occur.
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
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Lawmakers have been spacing out their votes to ensure social distancing, which means votes take much longer than usual.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 29, 2020