spiral
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You might have to pass up a job opportunity or have a tough conversation with a new colleague to ensure little annoyances don’t spiral.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
The Spanish-inspired, opulent pad features a spiral staircase and library.
From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026
Following losses to Girona and Real Madrid in October, they immediately launched long winning streaks in the league, rather than allowing setbacks to spiral.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
The artwork depicts a fantastical creature combining multiple striking features, including a spiral horn, elongated snout, hooked teeth, wings, and a serpentine tail.
From Science Daily • May 4, 2026
He falls onto ground that is no longer charred and muddy, but firm and dry and patterned in a spiral of black and white.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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