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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
Voice actor Eric Bauza, whose career spanned more than two decades and includes roles in animated series “Unikitty!,”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026
Nike’s program spanned 12 weeks and featured stars like Kim Kardashian and athletes including Cristiano Ronaldo.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026
The residence was designed by architect Kevin Clark and completed in 2011 after a lengthy construction process that spanned seven years.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 12, 2026
The bridge spanned the river above a rapids.
From "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy
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