spiraled

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Even with this early identification, the outbreak spiraled into the deadliest Ebola epidemic in history, infecting over 28,000 and killing over 11,000.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

A savory, deeply indulgent twist on the cinnamon roll: pillowy brioche spiraled with a silky, peppery cheese filling that melts into something glossy and rich.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026

Asked about the clash between Diabate and Duren that triggered the fight, Lee said: "Two guys got in a heated conversation and then it kind of spiraled from there."

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

“When we started this, most of us were in an acute crisis as our loved ones spiraled and laid waste to the lives we thought we’d be living,” he explained.

From Slate • Feb. 2, 2026

The tunnel spiraled gently downward, the ceiling supported by white stone arches that reminded Frank of a whale’s rib cage.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan