spelling

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present participle of spell

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of spelling That summer, land next to the Okefenokee Swamp that was slated for a titanium mine was purchased by The Conservation Fund, spelling an end to a project some had feared could irreparably damage the fragile ecosystem. Drew Kann, AJC.com, 20 July 2026 The point is to protect spouses by spelling this out before a split, when things — especially finances — can get messy, according to the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel. Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 1 July 2026 But the part of the building once covered with letters spelling the president’s name is now shrouded in a tarp. Steven Sloan, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026 But the part of the building once covered with letters spelling the president's name is now shrouded in a tarp. ABC News, 28 June 2026 The cruise turns into a disaster – perhaps inevitable with all of these particular personalities on board – potentially spelling a watery doom for all on the trip. Kambole Campbell, Variety, 26 June 2026 However, in recent years, it has been used to symbolize ‘White power’, with the three remaining fingers spelling W for White and the thumb and index finger enabling a P to be drawn for Power. Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 15 June 2026 Tatis in right field means is Sung-Mun Song at second base for the first time since May 15 and in the field for the first time since spelling Xander Bogaerts at shortstop on May 23. Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026 Those opportunities finally started to pop up in 2023, when Dowdle ran for 361 yards while occasionally spelling Tony Pollard. CBS News, 31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spelling
Verb
  • Some face up to 40 years for distributing and possessing with the intent to distribute 40 grams or more of a substance containing a detectable amount of fentanyl.
    Renee Anderson, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • Besides the conspiracy charge, Oseguera Cervantes also pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking conspiracy.
    ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
Verb
  • These are the homes ultra-wealthy buyers want, but the supply of this prime real estate is limited, meaning prices for the properties have gone up significantly and will likely continue to do so, Bozovic said.
    Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
  • Perhaps more surprising is that the vast majority—70%—were employed, a share that has held steady, meaning co-residency is climbing owing to growth in adults with steady jobs rather than those looking for work.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 29 July 2026
Verb
  • Trump is twice divorced, relishes cursing publicly and offers a never-ending onslaught of falsehoods.
    Will Weissert, Fortune, 18 July 2026
  • Iraq, Canada, United Kingdom, Luxembourg, Qatar, Saudi Arabia After accidentally cursing President Saddam Hussein on stage, theater actor Salem convinces a military court of his insanity to escape a death sentence.
    Leo Barraclough, Variety, 6 July 2026
Verb
  • The word repair originates from the Latin reparare, signifying restoration and return.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 July 2026
  • Kate then watched as Lorente rang a bell, signifying the end of her cancer treatments.
    Hannah Malach, InStyle, 21 July 2026
Verb
  • Barrow County Sheriff’s Office investigator Jason Smith read aloud from notebooks recovered after the shooting that outlined Colt’s plans in striking detail.
    Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 27 July 2026
  • Preparing to depart for Charlotte this week as LAFC’s lone representative in the MLS All-Star Game, Son continued his recent form by striking a right-footed shot low inside the far post.
    Josh Gross, Daily News, 26 July 2026
Verb
  • The system relies on five microelectrode arrays surgically installed in Thomas’ brain, which machine learning algorithms then interpret brain signals denoting movement with nearly 85 percent accuracy.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 16 July 2026
  • In a scene shot backstage at a Pod Meets World live show, Friedle showed that Savage hadn't responded to a text from Friedle since April 2020, and his iMessages switched from blue to green, potentially denoting a block.
    Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026
Verb
  • Plant flowering shrubs or vines that can trail over the top, charming the neighbors while screening the view at the same time.
    Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 13 July 2026
  • Still, there’s something that feels small about this particular story, charming enough in the moment and almost instantly forgettable the moment the credits roll.
    Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 19 May 2026
Verb
  • In addition, Fed Chair Kevin Warsh has repeatedly asserted that inflation needs to be lower to hit the FOMC’s targets, perhaps implying a need for higher interest rates to achieve that.
    Simon Moore, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • In a July 15 note, Baird started its coverage with an outperform rating and $370 price target — implying 27% upside from Friday’s close.
    Assiatou Hann, CNBC, 25 July 2026

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