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spell

[spel] / spɛl /






VERB
give rest, relief
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Guimaraes is now set for an extended spell on the sidelines in a huge blow for Newcastle.

From BBC

It looked like he had ended that run in the 23rd minute of the tie at the Championship promotion hopefuls, where he had a loan spell in the 2023-24 season.

From BBC

That suggests that until the broader AI questions can be answered, or at the very least better understood, stocks will struggle can escape their current spell in the doldrums.

From Barron's

Forest are yet to officially announce the Portuguese's appointment, but he is set to return for another spell in English football, having been axed by Wolves in November after 11 months in charge.

From BBC

He was released on licence from his most recent spell in prison in November 2025 and by 3 December the BBC found him on an online dating site and living near York.

From BBC