spiral
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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
The second season of “Beef,” follows the two California couples from different socioeconomic backgrounds — though both are struggling — as they spiral into a high-stakes feud.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 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
Pulling a bit of eggshell from the box, she used its sharp edge to cut the skin in a spiral shape.
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
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