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His reign overlapped with the papacy of Hadrian I, which lasted from 772 to 795.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

The team also examined whether the diets of more common fungi-eating mammals overlapped with the Gilbert's potoroo.

From Science Daily • May 20, 2026

War on Iran "overlapped significantly with the survey sample period," and comments on oil and gas spiked, she said.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

The papers allege that his working hours at the school and with the city overlapped.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2026

Like most boats of the North and the Reaches she was clinker-built, with planks overlapped and clenched one upon the other for strength in the high seas; every part of her was sturdy and well-made.

From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin



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