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spiral

[spahy-ruhl] / ˈspaɪ rəl /




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It was a sign of Gay's composure that his exit began then rapid spiral towards the conclusion of this Test.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Opposition to the facility has combined with long-running anger towards Ruto, and could yet spiral.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Extending outward are several tightly wrapped spiral arms arranged in a remarkably symmetrical pattern.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

During the 1973 crisis, Japan experienced a typical wage-price spiral the following year, with both growing 20% to 30%.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

As we circled it, rising in a spiral, the sheer height of the thing blew my mind.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia




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