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Given their limited attention span, the last thing a child needs is a film chock-full of loose ends to distract from the crux of the story.
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026
Their proposals span the policy spectrum, from taxing the ultrarich and investing in worker training, to stepping out of the way and letting the market create opportunities.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
It distinguishes Marvell from companies that may have seen explosive increases in their market caps over a short span but that might struggle to maintain those levels in a normalized environment.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
"I met so many wonderful pharmacists through the years, but for me it was always the people - some of the families in this town that I know span four generations."
From BBC • May 31, 2026
In order to span the distance from the seawater holding tank, three fire trucks needed to be connected by a series of hoses to form a chain.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
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President Obama's Speech at Hiroshima
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Civil Engineering
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Cormac McCarthy's "The Road"
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