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spell

[spel] / spɛl /






VERB
give rest, relief
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That could spell problems later in the week.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

I’ve been under the spell of Didion’s sentences for years.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

That could spell problems later in the week.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

The family moved to Bryne in Norway three years later following Alf-Inge's retirement through injury, which ended a spell at City.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

His mouth opens and closes a few times and I think he’s going to, I think he’s going to say it, but then the moment passes, the spell breaks.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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