I tried to dispel it, but the spell caused some kind of backlash.

I realized this when a recent warm spell caused the snowy blanket to recede.

A late dry spell would cause only a little harm, Professor Miller said.

These spells often cause a child to pass out (lose consciousness).

"I never thought your spell would cause such widespread effects."

I don't know whose spell has been causing all this nonsense.

These spells would not only make it difficult for you to read the books, Bertram, but might actually cause you serious harm.

One cold spell, on Jan. 19, 1997, caused such widespread damage to crops and trees that farmers lost more than $300 million.

The spell causes immediate, painless death, and cannot be reversed.

Trouble is, people say, the long spell of hot weather has caused the water to be warmer than usual.