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The researchers successfully transmitted the quantum signals across an optical fiber link spanning more than 120 kilometers between the encoder and decoder.

From Science Daily • May 9, 2026

But in founding Turner Classic Movies in 1994, Turner’s brand became a bridge spanning screen entertainment’s past with its future.

From Salon • May 8, 2026

He donated his roughly 80,000-acre McGinley Ranch in Nebraska to the nonprofit and said in the future, he would consider donating four more Nebraska ranches spanning 445,000 acres.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

This year's theme is Costume Art, named after the museum's new exhibition, which will see 400 outfits and objects spanning 5,000 years go on display.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

“How could a wall spanning the kingdom be defended? There would never be enough soldiers to guard something so vast! What does this Tiger Emperor want?”

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin