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spiral

[spahy-ruhl] / ˈspaɪ rəl /




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You might have to pass up a job opportunity or have a tough conversation with a new colleague to ensure little annoyances don’t spiral.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Scientists have long struggled to unite the two because the equations often spiral into mathematical infinities when gravity is included at quantum scales.

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

As every expert knows, voluntary health programs are killed by an adverse-selection death spiral.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

Following losses to Girona and Real Madrid in October, they immediately launched long winning streaks in the league, rather than allowing setbacks to spiral.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

It creaked opened to reveal a spiral stairway, covered with dust and grime.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti




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