spiralled

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The conflict has since spiralled into Europe's deadliest since World War II.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

Rhi said within 24 hours of having her son she was experiencing bowel incontinence, but her mental health also spiralled and she was put under the care of the community mental health team.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Talks on ending what has spiralled into Europe's worst conflict since World War II have shown little progress and have been sidelined by the Iran conflict.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

As England's 50-over World Cup spiralled in 2023, he did not score a fifty and made scores of nine, 15, eight, 10, one, five and 27 as his side exited the tournament.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

Then their sire launched himself upward and spiralled into the night.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan