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spell

[spel] / spɛl /






VERB
give rest, relief
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Manufacturing is at the heart of everything the world’s largest food company is doing as it tries to revive its shares following a bruising spell.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

But I wanted to show that in a way where I don’t spell it all out.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

That could spell problems later in the week.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

"It was quite simply the most important soccer match the US has played for the last two generations," Ley reads, having to spell out to American viewers the magnitude of the result.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

“It looks like someone doesn’t know how to spell chosen,” Door said.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste




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