for a spell
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Promoters scraped out regional fiefdoms where transient performers would fight for a spell before jumping ship in search of better deals.
From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026
Experienced full-back Alaba left Real Madrid in May after five years with the club and, for a spell this summer, Manchester United were the bookies' favourite to sign the Austrian.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
Administration officials try to pull Dr. Fauci and others off air for a spell to reassess their overall communications strategy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 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
There were only a few people loafing around the courthouse wall, so the boy sat for a spell.
From "Sounder" by William H. Armstrong
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