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spell

[spel] / spɛl /






VERB
give rest, relief
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While that dry spell will draw empty stares from fans in Seattle, Pittsburgh or San Diego, it’s a fiasco for a franchise that’s won 27 of them and regards October silverware as its birthright.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

It may have crossed his mind while drinking mate with Suarez, in the way a return to Barcelona or a spell at Napoli, the club of Maradona, might have.

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

But the cooler spell is not expected to last, with temperatures set to rise towards average over the weekend.

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

While locals are used to periods of low water, this particular spell is alarming, with the record low of 1906 set to be surpassed imminently.

From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026

A growl formed in the back of Cassiopeia’s throat, for she was proud of her name and could spell nearly all of it, too.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood

The council’s discussion followed a story Monday in The Times which detailed how LA28 failed to adhere to the strict annual reporting requirements spelled out in the organization’s 2021 contract with the city.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

My Journal colleague Tim Higgins this weekend spelled out the moral conflict gripping the company, noting the money at stake and the race not only among companies but also among countries.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026

Naming a trust as the beneficiary instead, with distribution terms spelled out, gives you far more control over timing and outcome.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026

This ambition is spelled out in the new US National Security Strategy, and Rubio, himself of Cuban heritage, is its chief architect.

From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026

“Looks like he took his real initials and then spelled Porter backward without the P. Genius. I can’t believe you’re friends with him, and he’s my godfather, and you’re in the books!”

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas

At the Denmark game, some fans wore T-shirts spelling out 'Love you Jesus' while others were head-to-toe in Ronaldo merch.

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026

The 90-second video, uploaded to Instagram by content creator Ed Choi, was shot Sunday at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College, where Raman held a rally spelling out her plan for her first 100 days as mayor.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

Giles Mason, who runs the Take 5 to Stop Fraud campaign at UK Finance which represents the banking and finance industry, said scam emails used to be "riddled with spelling mistakes, poor grammar".

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026

Once he was safely in Britain, MI6 shared his intelligence with the CIA, spelling out the full extent of the KGB’s Iranian ambitions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026

The letters spelling out “Miss Sunshine’s” looked like they were made of pink and yellow sprinkles.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn

Also, Walsh gets spelt polenta bread from Bub and Grandma’s.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

For the toast I eat every day: I use spelt polenta bread from Bub and Grandma’s and a polenta Pullman loaf from She-Wolf Bakery, at Canyon and at home.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

Although not spelt out precisely during the interview, the implication of Block’s trade rationale is that higher unemployment means economic weakness and this would in turn lead to deteriorating corporate financials.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 1, 2026

A truck carrying Hatton's yellow three-wheeler car was at the head of the funeral procession, with the name "Ricky" spelt out in flowers.

From Barron's ● Oct. 10, 2025

‘Neither does he use his right name, nor permit it to be spelt or spoken,’ said Aragorn.

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien




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