spiral
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"It's one more episode in this whole downward spiral into which we've been dragged," she said.
From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026
According to the website, the spiders are active from September to October and are orb-weavers known for spinning spiral wheel-shaped webs.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
"This is the staggering reality of what can happen when even well-meaning owners become overwhelmed - over-breeding can take over, and conditions can spiral out of control."
From BBC • Apr. 8, 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
The two leaped and twirled around each other in fervent circles, every so often drawing close to exchange blows, like two hawks locked in a fatal spiral of courtship.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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