spiral

Example Sentences

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

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

She also warned of the risk of a tit-for-tat price spiral, as both businesses and workers raise their cost expectations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

The reported talks halted the “dangerous escalation spiral of hitting energy assets around the Gulf,” they noted.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

Reeves will then talk about the principles that will drive any further support to families if energy bills spiral in the coming months.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

He wasn’t going to re-dig the entire traditional spiral design again!

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young