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spiral

[spahy-ruhl] / ˈspaɪ rəl /




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Although widely recognized as perhaps the greatest golfer of all time, Woods, 50, has been in a downward spiral personally and professionally for years.

From Los Angeles Times • 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

That’s what economists refer to as a debt spiral.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

With a pit in their stomach, families and industries across Europe are watching gas prices and the cost of filling vehicles with petrol spiral.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

"Okay," said Jenny, who’d started jotting down notes in a small spiral notebook.

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein




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