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spelling

[spel-ing] / ˈspɛl ɪŋ /
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Missives from titans of business and politics show a striking disregard for spelling, punctuation and proper grammar.

From The Wall Street Journal

Crude prices more than doubled, contributing to recessions in the U.S. and arguably spelling the end of Jimmy Carter’s presidency.

From The Wall Street Journal

Instead of mastering spelling and grammar, he was learning “how to slip through the cracks.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Leila’s spirit repeated her request for help, spelling out, “try to.”

From Literature

Disagree, and not just because I enjoy the spelling of your name.

From Los Angeles Times