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Year: 2015 Compiled by: Laura Bennett Of note: Although the numerical scale spanned from 1–10, one particularly ignominious scene earned a score of −1.

From Slate ● Oct. 7, 2026

“My service has spanned both Republican and Democratic administrations. I am not a politician, and I have no partisan loyalties,” he said.

From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026

Memphis pro wrestling legend “Superstar” Bill Dundee, whose career spanned more than five decades and included iconic feuds and tag-team runs with Jerry “The King” Lawler, has died.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 2026

His Chelsea career spanned 11 seasons and included four Premier League titles and a Champions League.

From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026

We will specifically consider the use of fire for agriculture and game management, and the creation of roadways that spanned the continent.

From "An Indigenous People’s History of the United States" by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz



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