spiral
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You won’t fall into a downward spiral of impulsive trading if you require yourself to pause and think before any gamble.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
The second season of “Beef,” follows the two California couples from different socioeconomic backgrounds — though both are struggling — as they spiral into a high-stakes feud.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
"This is the staggering reality of what can happen when even well-meaning owners become overwhelmed - over-breeding can take over, and conditions can spiral out of control."
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026
Even so, drawing in local figures has helped to break the "spiral of silence" some Fidesz-dominated rural communities, where opposition supporters previously felt isolated or reluctant to express their views, Zsiga added.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
No—Josie’s father bent down to look more closely—the back of the drawer had unspooled into a charming spiral of stairs.
From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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