spiralled
Example Sentences
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The campaigns come one year after protests over lavish perks for lawmakers spiralled into general anti-government anger -- Indonesia's biggest unrest since President Prabowo Subianto took office in 2024.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
"I needed therapy because my mental health had spiralled way out of control... but I never understood why," said Mellissa.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
Sourcing some additional fans might feel like a relatively minor cost overall, but for those hosting, catering and supplying weddings, the financial impact of coping with this summer's heatwaves have spiralled.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
Rohit's dismissal in the 38th over, bowled round his legs by Bethell, was the decisive moment in the match, leaving Virat Kohli to attempt to take India to victory as the required run-rate spiralled.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
They emerged and flew about in the way of flies, in great, lazy orbits except when they came close to each other, when they spiralled together with dizzying speed and a burst of buzzing.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
