spell as

Frequency: 6.02.2 per million words

a period of time working as something

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Examples (10)

  • He had a brief spell as ambassador to Turkey.
  • She enjoyed a productive spell as a research assistant.
  • During his spell as captain, the team achieved unprecedented success.
  • My first spell as a volunteer taught me valuable lessons.
  • The renowned chef had a humble spell as a kitchen porter.
  • After a challenging spell as a startup founder, he joined a larger company.
  • Her most memorable spell as a humanitarian worker was in Africa.
  • They offered him a second spell as a visiting professor.
  • Despite a long spell as an expatriate, he always considered his home country.
  • The artist's early spell as a street performer shaped his unique style.