spiraling

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Both Social Security and Medicare are a hedge against longevity, market volatility, disability, and spiraling healthcare costs.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

The cost of food, gas and housing is spiraling.

From Salon • Apr. 20, 2026

It sent her spiraling, but then something remarkable happened.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

“Any sustained increase in oil-and-gas costs will quickly ripple through the economy, lifting transport, production and household expenses—threatening spiraling inflation,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

The spiraling vines of ivy and honeysuckle that twine up the sides turn the whole thing green and leafy.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black