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Early humans occupied the site during the Middle Pleistocene, a period spanning roughly 774,000 to 129,000 years ago.

From Science Daily • May 24, 2026

He held the Glory heavyweight world title for 12 years in a reign spanning more than 4,000 days.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Nolans is expected to be Australia’s first fully integrated rare-earths operation, spanning mining and processing activities, Arafura said Thursday.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Office of Government Ethics, lists more than 3,600 stock trades spanning a range of companies and industries during the first three months of the year.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

A hayloft spanning an entire side of the building served as a feedbox.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull