long spell
Frequency: 8.015.5 per million words
a period of time that continues for a long time
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Examples (10)
- The region experienced a long spell of unusually hot weather.
- After a long spell of unemployment, he finally found a new job.
- She spent a long spell in the library, preparing for her exams.
- The team is hoping to break their long spell of defeats this season.
- During his long spell as CEO, the company saw significant growth.
- The patient will need a long spell of rest to fully recover.
- It was a long spell of silence before anyone dared to speak.
- I'm looking forward to a long spell of relaxation on my vacation.
- Despite a long spell of negotiations, no agreement was reached.
- The artist went through a long spell of creative block.