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In places with the strictest lockdowns, the animals’ long-distance movements over a 10-day period increased by 73 percent, the researchers found, suggesting that the animals were ranging more widely and expanding their habitats.

From New York Times • Jun. 8, 2023

Graney says that to his surprise, “families were coming and we were really pleased by that. . . . People were ranging from the age of 4 to about 74.”

From Washington Post • Jul. 21, 2016

He declined to name the tenant, but said rents there were ranging from $250 to $300 a square foot.

From New York Times • Dec. 18, 2012

Before the week was out, determined U.S. patrols were ranging north of strongly held defenses, harassing the enemy's efforts to continue his offensive.

From Time Magazine Archive

Several people saw him, and reported back to Caesar’s messengers, who were ranging over and around the city offering rewards to anyone who could catch the beast or give information leading to his capture.

From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks