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spell

[spel] / spɛl /






VERB
give rest, relief
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Prem Singh, a local farmer, says the annual spell of extreme heat in the region is nothing new and is essential for crops.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

The recent warm spell brought thousands of people to coasts, lakes and rivers to cool down and have fun.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

“But the crown is a weight that crushes. You’ll do things that spell death for all involved.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

This year the contest went to a spell-off, where the final two contestants spell as many words as they can in 90 seconds.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

The next thing that happened all but caused me to have a jerking spell.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls




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