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spell

[spel] / spɛl /






VERB
give rest, relief
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Wirtz's goal came after a spell of play in which Liverpool were much more direct after a dull first half, with Conor Bradley running at the heart of Fulham and teeing up the German.

From BBC

How much can a film criticize big tech’s spell over children when the long-running “Toy Story” franchise is similarly designed to lure its audience into a stupor, and for increasingly diminishing returns.

From Salon

Former heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury has announced he will return to boxing in 2026, bringing an end to his latest spell of retirement.

From BBC

The HSA warns that the prolonged cold spell could lead a rise in deaths, particularly amongst the elderly or those with underlying health conditions.

From BBC

After a frightfully cold spell, a return to milder temperatures can cause previously frozen pipes to burst.

From BBC