spiralled
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"The first Test in Durban spiralled out of control in terms of behaviour, then in Port Elizabeth for the second Test, there were still some fireworks going on. We still didn't understand."
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
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
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
Orion’s mechanical pupils spiralled into tiny, glowing points.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
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