spiral
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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
Interactions between the magnetic field and the gas remove angular momentum from the pair, allowing the two objects to spiral inward and form a binary system within a realistic timescale.
From Science Daily • 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
“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
Jack found himself in a long passageway with multiple doors on either side, each of which he ignored for the time being, as at the end he saw a spiral staircase going down.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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