spiraling
Example Sentences
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The 2026 Commonwealth Games were thrown into doubt when its original hosts, the Australian state of Victoria, pulled out in 2023 citing spiraling costs.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
Get some clarity on a wild Supreme Court term: Sometimes the best way to stop spiraling about the news is to debrief with smart friends.
From Slate ● Jul. 9, 2026
His beloved Knicks winning the championship, he said, kept him from spiraling over the book.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
Iran desperately needs access to foreign currency to purchase goods amid a spiraling economic crisis, rampant inflation and a collapsed local currency.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 20, 2026
A dozen bats were slowly spiraling around the top of the arena.
From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins
