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He held the Glory heavyweight world title for 12 years in a reign spanning more than 4,000 days.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

An Ebola outbreak in the region spanning 2018 to 2020—the second-largest on record—caused over 2,000 deaths.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

Planning has also begun for two smaller crossings in the Mojave Desert and three more spanning Interstate 15.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

Overall, the study identified 226 species spanning 11 major animal groups, including squid, marine mammals, cnidarians, echinoderms, and unusual deep-sea fish.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

When the main crowd of worshipers reached the short bridge spanning the pond, the ragged sound of honky-tonk music assailed them.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou