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This widened the focus to further sites around the Lower Rhine–Meuse area – wetlands and coastal areas as well as rivers – spanning the late hunter-gatherer cultures to the bronze age.

From Science Daily • May 30, 2026

The company takes its name from a mountainous region spanning Argentina and Chile.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

However, analysts pointed to a trend spanning “most energy transition themes.”

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Beth Ford had worked at six companies spanning five industries, including Pepsi, Mobil and Scholastic, before arriving at Land O’Lakes.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

They flew under the bridge spanning the gorge west of Dona Luz, the road that crossed it heading toward Ojo Prieto and points beyond.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols