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Presumably, as in most intimate relationships that have spanned some years, Mr. Huang would have spoken to her unguardedly—about what the American president said and wants, about what other American tech titans are doing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 12, 2026
His silver screen debut in "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" kicked off a six-decade career that spanned more than 100 movies.
From Barron's ● Nov. 11, 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
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
Melina's era spanned the final dozen years of his married life.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
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