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spell

[spel] / spɛl /






VERB
give rest, relief
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But I wanted to show that in a way where I don’t spell it all out.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

A loan spell at Barcelona, where he scored 14 goals and registered 14 assists in 47 games for the La Liga champions, has revitalised the 28-year-old Manchester United forward's career.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

That could spell problems later in the week.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

I cast a healing spell for dramatic effect.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows




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