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Neill was a consummate character actor, hard-working and driven by a love for his craft, with a filmography spanning decades and roles that touched countless lives.
From Salon ● Jul. 17, 2026
Well, Mr. Smil advises, mark out a distance of 41 feet in your house or backyard, then imagine a human spanning it in a single second.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
Over a career spanning more than five decades, he amassed more than 150 screen credits.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
To investigate Mount Etna's history, the researchers analyzed rock samples spanning roughly 500,000 years of volcanic activity.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 10, 2026
Then we craned our necks to see the magnificent arch of the suspension bridge spanning the Volta.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
