spell
Example Sentences
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Twirling under the moonlight, the women resemble a witch’s coven — their spells are good vibes, California weather and the boards beneath their feet.
From Los Angeles Times
During frequent spells of leave from his fashionable regiment, the Royal Horse Guards, he earned celebrity as an intrepid traveler and balloonist, and wrote bestselling accounts of his adventures.
O'Neill was asked for his reflections during his spell as interim boss and says it has prompted thoughts about whether he would like to continue managing in the future.
From BBC
He did, however, produce a spell of bowling that is mentioned by anyone who hears his name.
From BBC
He returned to management with West Ham's fierce rivals Millwall in May 1997, but it was a short-lived, unsuccessful spell and he left the following year.
From BBC
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