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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
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
Just ahead, past a big piazza, a wooden bridge spanned one of the widest canals.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
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