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Reports of the freezer tampering spanned the continent from Portugal to Estonia, hitting smaller independent retailers as well as big chains.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026
After finding fame she was dubbed "the female Rod Stewart" for her husky vocals, and launched a career that spanned 50 years.
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026
Stewart, the storied actor whose performances spanned comic book films, Shakespearean stage productions and sci-fi TV, died Wednesday at his home in Los Angeles after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026
In a career that spanned seven decades, Sir Patrick won multiple Emmys and Golden Globes, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
We will specifically consider the use of fire for agriculture and game management, and the creation of roadways that spanned the continent.
From "An Indigenous People’s History of the United States" by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz
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