spell
Example Sentences
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At some point in the 1970s another spell of psychiatric treatment followed.
From BBC
It got all the way to the five-yard line in overtime, but failed to punch in, settling for a field goal that would spell its demise.
From Los Angeles Times
His directing career followed a successful spell as a TV star in the 1970s US sitcom, All In The Family.
From BBC
A population in the United States might experience seasonal temperature swings, while another in Kenya alternates between long dry spells and heavy rainfall.
From Science Daily
The X platform was full of people who couldn’t spell backwardation six months ago suddenly explaining why silver is overvalued.
From MarketWatch
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
