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spiral

[spahy-ruhl] / ˈspaɪ rəl /




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As binary stars slowly spiral closer over time, relativistic effects become more important.

From Science Daily • Apr. 19, 2026

“I try not to think about it too much, because I feel like then you spiral down to that depressive ‘What are we going to do?’ kind of state,” explained Aragon of the restrictions.

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026

Phillips slid off her yellow Huffy cruiser, grabbed a pen, and entered the finding into her spiral notebook.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

Wogan Cavern, thought to have been dug out by the Victorians, is accessed via a spiral staircase from the castle.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

But I focus in on one of the singular purple creatures and trail it until it disappears behind the spiral of kelp.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera




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