Sentence examples for a protracted spell of from inspiring English sources

Climatologically this is the warmest part of the year, but this year a protracted spell of hot, sunny weather looks very unlikely.

March was marked by a protracted spell of high pressure mid-month, bookended by wetter weather in the first and last weeks.

What a difference a protracted spell of high prices makes.

But at the age of 28, he sacrifices his international ambitions to give himself the best possible chance of a protracted spell between the sticks at Birmingham.

Bar a second-minute shooting chance spurned by Lynden Gooch, Sunderland initially created little of note and for a protracted spell seemed cowed into submission by their uncomfortably abrasive guests.

"This is the longest protracted spell of gold accruals since 1950-65, when central banks and treasuries acquired a net total of more than 7,000 tonnes during the economic recovery after the second world war," said David Marsh, the director of OMFIF.

Hay's career as a poet suffered from his political engagement, and also from a mental instability that led to protracted spells of hospitalisation (12 years, in one case).

In summer (December February), subtropical highs are dominant, bringing protracted spells of fine weather and intense sunshine.

She loved her brother and liked nothing more than to stand over him and make him laugh with her protracted spelling of his name.

The hope is that Hodgson builds on this to enjoy a more productive and protracted spell in charge than the sacked Frank de Boer.

Whether caused by poetic hyper-arousal or disordered breathing, there is nothing, finally, inspiring about a grueling, protracted and debilitating spell of sleeplessness.