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

Walking into that long, blue-hued foyer with the marble floors, built-in planters and the spiral staircase that winds you through the home, left and right, mimics the feeling of descending these same hills.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 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

I grab the spiral notebook off of my desk.

From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée