lengthy spell

Frequency: 6.52.1 per million words

a period of time that continues for a long time

spellADJECTIVE + SPELL (period of time)

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lengthy

Examples (10)

  • After a lengthy spell of unemployment, he finally found a job.
  • The country is experiencing a lengthy spell of economic instability.
  • We're expecting a lengthy spell of warm weather next week.
  • She had a lengthy spell in hospital after the accident.
  • Many businesses suffered during the lengthy spell of lockdown.
  • He's been working a lengthy spell of overtime to finish the project.
  • A lengthy spell of dry weather has led to water restrictions.
  • The team is hoping to break their lengthy spell without a win.
  • Despite a lengthy spell of negotiations, no agreement was reached.
  • It's important to take breaks, especially after a lengthy spell of intense concentration.