speller

Example Sentences

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And I’m such a bad speller that even the most generous auto-correct can’t figure out that the word I’m trying to write is “mellifluous.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

“He’s competitive,” said Bruhat’s coach, 16-year-old former speller Sam Evans.

From Seattle Times • May 30, 2024

“He appreciated that this is a journey, which sounds very trite but is really quite true,” said Dev’s coach, Scott Remer, a former speller and study guide author.

From Washington Times • Jun. 2, 2023

First, he tries to make eye contact with the speller and humanize the moment.

From New York Times • Jun. 1, 2023

I realized that I was still holding the old speller.

From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler