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spiral

[spahy-ruhl] / ˈspaɪ rəl /




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It was a sign of Gay's composure that his exit began then rapid spiral towards the conclusion of this Test.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Opposition to the facility has combined with long-running anger towards Ruto, and could yet spiral.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Because M88 is viewed at an angle from Earth, the galaxy appears stretched out, with its spiral structure gracefully spreading across space.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

“As defendant watched Perry spiral into darkness, he could have taken steps at any point to pull Perry back into the light,” prosecutors wrote in their sentencing memo.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

I scanned the column of familiar photos of Rockport, Motif #1 and Twin Lights, winding my red ponytail into a spiral with my finger.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen




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