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Red Bull's Verstappen, 28, was up to 37th by the end of a chaotic first lap in which many drivers crashed or span out, resulting in racing being briefly suspended.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
Those altered plant remains occurred throughout the dated deposits, suggesting that people repeatedly carried vegetation into the cave and burned it there across the span of the past 25,000 years.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 15, 2026
They span genres and mix seasoned showrunners and bets on emerging talent.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
Selected by a special panel of filmmakers and critics, the films on this list span over 100 years of cinema and include comedies, horror flicks, dramas, documentaries, and beyond.
From Slate ● Sep. 11, 2026
But often in the span of the same day, I would be restored, too, by the courage of men.
From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez
His career spanned more than five decades, during which he received several major honours, including the African Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role and lifetime achievement honours.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
That investigation spanned seven years and roped in more than a dozen other automakers, identifying over 4,000 reports of sunroof fractures.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
A prolific voice actor whose work spanned television shows, movies, video games and even theme park rides, Cullen amassed more than 200 credits over his career.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
Parton’s solo career spanned equally divisive times, launching at the height of the Vietnam War and carrying on for everything that came afterwards.
From Salon ● Aug. 27, 2026
Suddenly, a gap opened up in front of Tally, spanned by a crumbling bridge.
From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld
They identified 196 different lipid molecules spanning five major groups.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 17, 2026
Sally Field has won the Emmy for lead actress in a limited series or movie for Netflix’s “Remarkably Bright Creatures,” the latest addition to her gallery of awards spanning her multi-decade career.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026
“Elevated mortgage rates, softening labor market conditions, tariff-driven construction-cost pressures, higher energy prices and persistent geopolitical uncertainty are collectively weighing on housing activity — spanning construction, sales, affordability and mortgage performance,” the ratings agency said.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026
CPS originally brought 21 charges, but added 38 more in July for alleged actions spanning between 2010 and 2017.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
If you keep searching, you’ll find connections spanning many years, each offering a small piece of the story.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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