spell

Example Sentences

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Over time, a lower participation rate could spell more trouble for the U.S. economy “because we are also at some point going to be experiencing declines in population,” Ullrich said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

U.S. natural gas futures rose with the likely final cold spell in the northern U.S. seen petering out in the next few days and the market waiting for hot weather to lift demand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

After a record-breaking warm spell last month that made late winter feel like midsummer, the heat continued into April, with Santa Ana winds fueling local wildfires.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Manchester City assistant manager Pep Lijnders has hinted midfielder Bernardo Silva's nine-year spell at the club will end this summer, saying "every good story comes to an end".

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

To put a temporary spell on a bakehouse would be well within her capacity for mischief.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood