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Planning has also begun for two smaller crossings in the Mojave Desert and three more spanning Interstate 15.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

Sediments preserved at the lake contain a detailed environmental record spanning the past 19,000 years.

From Science Daily • May 13, 2026

According to the Rainforest Alliance, the blue morpho is among the largest butterflies in the world, with wings spanning from five to eight inches.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

The address listed on the website is registered to Xiamen Weituo Keli, a hardware manufacturer established in 2016 that lists business interests spanning tea and tobacco production, kitchenware and industrial design.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

As they crossed Moskvoretsky Bridge, spanning the Moskva River, the Russian man joined them, striking up a conversation in shaky English.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau