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spell

[spel] / spɛl /






VERB
give rest, relief
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That could spell problems later in the week.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

I’ve been under the spell of Didion’s sentences for years.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

That could spell problems later in the week.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

The young forward began to draw attention during his time at Red Bull Salzburg before a spell at Borussia Dortmund really announced him on the world stage.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

So I will right rite write in this diary every day until someday I will be able to write and spell the write rite right way.

From "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" by Dan Gutman




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