spiral

Example Sentences

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The biggest problem with sleep shame, experts say, is that it makes our problems spiral.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Growing up as a child of immigrants, I was kind of self-conscious about displaying too much of my culture,” she says between bites of spiral fried potato.

From Los Angeles Times

Now this very coalition is splintering as his support spirals downward.

From Salon

Things flipped in the second half of the year, as concerns over financing costs and the sustainability of the AI boom sent shares spiraling.

From Barron's

Energy costs, meanwhile, are spiraling out of control.

From Barron's