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

Speculation over Ma’s fate intensified in recent months after he missed a series of high-level meetings—an unusual spell of absence for an official of his rank.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Thomas Frank had a wonderful seven-year spell in charge of Brentford, benefiting from the co-operation of a unified club.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

They had deliberated around four hours, a good spell on a case that had only two witnesses and a video of the alleged assault that prosecutors played repeatedly.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

He glanced back into the chamber at Rapunzel, who seemed to be casting some kind of spell, but falling snow quickly obscured his view.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley