spent

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He spent just over two years as Yorkshire director of cricket from December 2021, taking on the role in the wake of the racism controversy at Headingley.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Don’t Miss: Naumkeag, a Gilded Age estate in Stockbridge, where you’ll find terraced gardens and sculptural hedges—ideal fodder for a reset after time spent with screaming tweens.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

For example, Maier spent much of the last two years building 45 beautifully weird costumes for the attraction, only two of which will be physically in the N.E.S.T.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Google Gemini spent the past year clawing its way to a seat at the table alongside OpenAI and Anthropic, but its cutting-edge reputation is facing challenges today.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

After the Case Special came through, we always spent that night at the crick, and hung on till morning, no matter what.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck