spell

Example Sentences

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After a record-breaking warm spell last month that made late winter feel like midsummer, the heat continued into April, with Santa Ana winds fueling local wildfires.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Thursday will also see a spell of rain spreading south eastward across the UK before it clears away from the south-east later in the day.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

He resigned in August 2023, though, after failing to qualify for the 2022 World Cup and subsequently had a short spell in charge of the Saudi Arabia national team.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The growing gap between the upper, middle and lower classes suggests we’re in what’s being called an E-shaped economy — which could spell trouble ahead.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

She took a step toward Jack, but the wolf’s spell must not have fully worn off, as her legs didn’t support her.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley