spiral
Example Sentences
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That led to a "spiral of militarisation in both East and West, and in the end our pockets were empty," said the 54-year-old tax advisor.
From Barron's
Over time, the smaller object gradually spirals inward, emitting gravitational waves throughout this slow descent.
From Science Daily
In findings reported in Science Advances, scientists describe the first observations of a spiraling swirl in spacetime linked to a fast spinning black hole.
From Science Daily
This is food designed to meet you where you are, whether that’s a weeknight spiral, a crowded table or a quiet morning with coffee and crumbs.
From Salon
The key takeaway for policymakers is how narrow the window for action can be before an outbreak spirals out of control, the researchers say.
From BBC
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