spiral

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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

A single definition sends her into a spiral over such terms as “average coral” and “sea pink,” while elsewhere imaginative riffs and historical detours pull the reader well beyond the book’s central thread.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 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

They focused on NGC 1365, a nearby spiral galaxy whose broad disk faces Earth, offering a clear view.

From Science Daily • Mar. 23, 2026

Dancing empanadas and cheeseburgers sneak out of the vines to taunt me, then rush back into its spiral, hiding out of my reach.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera