spell

Example Sentences

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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

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

Sales at U.S. retailers bounced back in February after a brief weak spell, suggesting the economy is still expanding at a decent pace despite a turbulent start to the new year.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

De Zerbi, 46, is set to succeed Igor Tudor, who lasted just 44 days in the post before his spell was mutually ended.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

A Harlequin in court cast a spell that moved the entire country.

From "Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody" by Patrick Ness