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spiral

[spahy-ruhl] / ˈspaɪ rəl /




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As every expert knows, voluntary health programs are killed by an adverse-selection death spiral.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

The rate of attrition, or the number of service members leaving the military, has also declined slightly, after being described as causing "a death spiral" by former Defence Minister Bill Blair in 2024.

From BBC • May 9, 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

Homeowners in some high-risk areas are seeing rates spiral, if they can get coverage at all.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

On hot days, Fred and I liked to take the spiral staircase downstairs and sit on the rug in the children’s section, looking at books.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen




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