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The researchers successfully transmitted the quantum signals across an optical fiber link spanning more than 120 kilometers between the encoder and decoder.

From Science Daily • May 9, 2026

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

He donated his roughly 80,000-acre McGinley Ranch in Nebraska to the nonprofit and said in the future, he would consider donating four more Nebraska ranches spanning 445,000 acres.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Samsung is South Korea's biggest chaebol, or family-owned business, with operations spanning electronics, heavy industry, construction and financial services.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

Each of these Cogs is laser marked with initials and dates spanning hundreds of years.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera