spiralled

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The conflict has since spiralled into Europe's deadliest since World War II.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

Rhi said within 24 hours of having her son she was experiencing bowel incontinence, but her mental health also spiralled and she was put under the care of the community mental health team.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

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

"We need to try to get some control over costs in the Championship which have just spiralled beyond all reason," he told BBC Radio Solent.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Fish spiralled down towards it until a shark’s long grey shadow cut across its path and it vanished.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel