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But in founding Turner Classic Movies in 1994, Turner’s brand became a bridge spanning screen entertainment’s past with its future.

From Salon • May 8, 2026

According to the Rainforest Alliance, the blue morpho is among the largest butterflies in the world, with wings spanning from five to eight inches.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

The address listed on the website is registered to Xiamen Weituo Keli, a hardware manufacturer established in 2016 that lists business interests spanning tea and tobacco production, kitchenware and industrial design.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

MarketWatch: With a career spanning 500 M&A deals and decades in business, you’ve obviously learned from experience.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

Not organized in any fashion at all—and spanning a period of months.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel