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[spel-ing] / ˈspɛl ɪŋ /
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Fun fact: Early has said that the film was inspired by ’90s TV movies like “Death of a Cheerleader,” a ripped-from-the-headlines drama starring Tori Spelling.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Children across the United States have participated in spelling bees with the hopes of making it to the national contest since 1925, according to the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

The 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee finals began on Tuesday with 247 spellers aged nine to 15.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Spelling mistakes and formatting errors throughout the proclamations have made identifying exempted plants a guessing game.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

As Calder ran down the hall, he heard his father remarking to his mother, “Must have Spelling today.”

From "Chasing Vermeer" by Blue Balliett



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