spelling

Example Sentences

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The New York Times analysis relies heavily on textual analysis of old emails and posts, and in particular incorrect hyphen usage and British spelling.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

It's the start of FA Cup quarter-final week at Port Vale and manager Jon Brady is spelling out some home truths to his players after another demoralising defeat.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The Apple spokeswoman said users’ common spelling errors might cause some autocorrect issues.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

A lot of them had excelled in school: We talked to a boy that had just won a spelling bee, for example.

From Slate • Mar. 20, 2026

At least with spelling, the correct answers are always right there on the page.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy