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One is a major exhibition at Tate Britain, spanning seven decades of his work, and the other is a multimedia installation in Tate Modern's Turbine Hall bringing his celebrated designs for opera sets to life.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

Now it’s going to the other extreme, spanning Canada, Mexico and the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Costco cut the price External link on a number of its private label items, sold under its Kirkland Signature brand, spanning bed sheets to golf balls.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

After a long decline spanning decades, the share of teens working summer jobs is expected to hit a record low this year — a disturbing trend that can have ominous repercussions for their future earnings.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Two skuas brought up the rear, their wings nearly spanning the width of the hall.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown