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spiral

[spahy-ruhl] / ˈspaɪ rəl /




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And Tusk is seeking to dampen the spat, appealing to both Zelensky and Nawrocki to have "a direct and honest conversation" before things spiral out of hand.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“San Francisco’s economy cannot credibly be described as being in a downward spiral at the moment,” the office wrote.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

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

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Extending outward are several tightly wrapped spiral arms arranged in a remarkably symmetrical pattern.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

It creaked opened to reveal a spiral stairway, covered with dust and grime.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti




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