spell

Example Sentences

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The space race between SpaceX, Amazon.com and others is heating up — and that may spell opportunity for investors.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Sales at U.S. retailers bounced back in February after a brief weak spell, suggesting the economy is still expanding at decent speed despite a turbulent start to the new year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

A serpent might slither out during the winter if there’s a warm spell to get a bit of sunshine, said Greg Pauly, curator of herpetology at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The 34-year-old Neymar returned to Brazil in 2025 after a spell in Saudi Arabia with Al Hilal to play for his first club Santos.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

“Um, I was wondering in what grade you need to know how to spell the word ‘predicament’?”

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan