spell
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Writers have always had to break the spell of composition to inspect their creation’s seams.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
Like much of Europe, Belgium has experienced a new spell of intense heat and drought in recent days.
From Barron's ● Aug. 16, 2026
He acknowledged that some people in the industry struggled to spell and pronounce Magrathea and have even called it Margherita.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
Not while he’s flustered and frustrated — which you can’t spell without rust, though even Roberts admitted, “I don’t know how long you can use the rust thing, which I’ve certainly used.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
Secretly, I’ve always wished for a name that teachers and baristas would be able to spell right on the first try.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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Instead, every decision is quoted based on specific guidelines spelled out in the preservation plan, which was drafted and approved by Sunset Square residents.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
Every possible result for any conceivable situation is spelled out for us via a few quick internet searches.
From Salon ● Jul. 31, 2026
Another World Cup play-off failure for Italy earlier this year meant they were absent from this summer's tournament and spelled the end of Gattuso's tenure, with his contract terminated in April by mutual consent.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
EU trade spokesman Olof Gill said: "It is our clear understanding and expectation that the US will honor the commitments that are spelled out under the EU-US Joint Statement, whatever tariff regime is constructed."
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
“Papa, open your eyes and see my shadow,” the boy’s spirit spelled through Kate.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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The reserve for the WNBA’s Indiana Fever comes off the bench for the latter-day contenders, spelling for star Caitlin Clark and averaging a respectable eight points per game.
From Salon ● Aug. 9, 2026
Last week, the family was traveling to Montreal but was initially unable to board their flight because one of his daughters had a problem with the spelling of her name on her ticket.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
A Welsh news site says Andy Burnham provided an "error-filled" article for publication spelling out his pitch to Wales.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
The white cloth that was draped over the jeans-maker’s logo was so thin that the coverup practically accentuated the block letters spelling out its name.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 27, 2026
However, when it came to spelling, her own name was so difficult to get right that she had given up on the subject altogether.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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The King spelt out the cornerstones: there had to be support for Nato, "keeping North Americans and Europeans safe from our common adversaries".
From BBC ● Apr. 28, 2026
Although not spelt out precisely during the interview, the implication of Block’s trade rationale is that higher unemployment means economic weakness and this would in turn lead to deteriorating corporate financials.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 1, 2026
A truck carrying Hatton's yellow three-wheeler car was at the head of the funeral procession, with the name "Ricky" spelt out in flowers.
From Barron's ● Oct. 10, 2025
So far, the protesters have not spelt out their demands apart from rallying under the broader anti-corruption call.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2025
But my name was on the envelope, and spelt correctly, an unusual thing.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
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