spiralled

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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

Evergrande's downfall has often been cited as a trigger for China's persistent property market slump, which spiralled downwards in 2021 and has weighed heavily on the country's economic development.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

But both were out playing sweeps to the skilful Sri Lankans, and the required rate spiralled out of England's control.

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2026

By then, the "losses" created by the faulty Horizon software had spiralled into tens of thousands of pounds and when Jono failed to come home Sarah feared the worst.

From BBC • Dec. 4, 2025

Leo was lashed to the control console, desperately trying to right the ship as they spiralled downward in free fall.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan