spiral
Example Sentences
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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
Although widely recognized as perhaps the greatest golfer of all time, Woods, 50, has been in a downward spiral personally and professionally for years.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
The war could quickly spiral out of control, even with the vast superiority of the American military, he added.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
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
It looked like a giant sausage link, but when Robin cut a long section from the wall, making a window into the valve, I could see a spiral structure inside, like a staircase.
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
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