spiraled
Example Sentences
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The Sparks easily could have spiraled following Monday’s disaster in Seattle.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 11, 2026
Commentators draw parallels with other intractable conflicts, and count the taxpayer money they say has spiraled down the drain.
From Slate ● Jun. 27, 2026
A savory, deeply indulgent twist on the cinnamon roll: pillowy brioche spiraled with a silky, peppery cheese filling that melts into something glossy and rich.
From Salon ● Apr. 28, 2026
Hernández asked to call his fiancee, “and the situation spiraled out of hand,” according to Kolasinski.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 9, 2026
The serpent flicked its head, and Mo lost his grip and spiraled through the water.
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
