vicious cycle
Example Sentences
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"India's youth power is the real strength of this nation. My resolve is that we will not let the country's youth get trapped in a vicious cycle of confusion," he said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 25, 2026
Researchers say sand mining and groundwater depletion have weakened its ability to cool the surrounding landscape, creating a vicious cycle in which water scarcity and extreme temperatures reinforce one another.
From BBC ● Jun. 1, 2026
Like any group that’s survived a civil war, those who left Cuba under duress and those who stayed are locked into a vicious cycle of spite that consumes our communities.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 3, 2026
When accompanied by a vicious cycle of falling prices and falling demand, that turns into a process known as deflation.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 26, 2026
The pains continued, as did the need to empty the contents of my stomach, and a vicious cycle ensued.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
