spiral
Example Sentences
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Riley said delays caused by the city and neighbor lawsuits have helped spiral costs upwards, because construction costs have climbed in recent years and interest on a pre-development loan has piled up.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
What follows is part comedy and part emotional warfare as two middle-aged friends spiral into a battle of resentment, jealousy and revenge.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Opposition to the facility has combined with long-running anger towards Ruto, and could yet spiral.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
Extending outward are several tightly wrapped spiral arms arranged in a remarkably symmetrical pattern.
From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026
Bobby started climbing the spiral staircase, up and up, four flights.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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