spiral
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Following losses to Girona and Real Madrid in October, they immediately launched long winning streaks in the league, rather than allowing setbacks to spiral.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
Rodriguez has insisted on the need for "responsible" wage increases that do not cause inflation to further spiral.
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
The mountain bongo is a large, chestnut-red antelope with narrow white vertical stripes and long spiral horns.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
Much like surfers riding ocean waves, stars can gain momentum from spiral arms and drift to larger distances over time.
From Science Daily • Apr. 29, 2026
It wound in a spiral, with stores and restaurants on different levels.
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
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