spiral
Example Sentences
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As binary stars slowly spiral closer over time, relativistic effects become more important.
From Science Daily • Apr. 19, 2026
“I try not to think about it too much, because I feel like then you spiral down to that depressive ‘What are we going to do?’ kind of state,” explained Aragon of the restrictions.
From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026
Although widely recognized as perhaps the greatest golfer of all time, Woods, 50, has been in a downward spiral personally and professionally for years.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
The war could quickly spiral out of control, even with the vast superiority of the American military, he added.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
"Okay," said Jenny, who’d started jotting down notes in a small spiral notebook.
From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein
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