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Back like Captain America, revived and ready to go after being put on ice for a spell, needed to save the day.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026

Couple more for you: You managed Courtney Love for a spell.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026

I called Barcelona home for a spell, and I feel the draw to cap this visit by seeing an old doughy friend.

From Salon • Feb. 5, 2026

Manager Ruben Amorim thinks the midfielder is set for a spell on the sidelines - but will be hoping the damage is not too bad.

From BBC • Dec. 22, 2025

As Gideon and I sat for a spell, just the two of us, right there on the train tracks, I told him the story I’d needed to hear.

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool




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