spiral

Example Sentences

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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

Even so, drawing in local figures has helped to break the "spiral of silence" some Fidesz-dominated rural communities, where opposition supporters previously felt isolated or reluctant to express their views, Zsiga added.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The reported talks halted the “dangerous escalation spiral of hitting energy assets around the Gulf,” they noted.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

Reeves will then talk about the principles that will drive any further support to families if energy bills spiral in the coming months.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

The core of the moon snail’s spiral was blue while most of the shell was orange.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen