spiraling

Example Sentences

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The cost of food, gas and housing is spiraling.

From Salon • Apr. 20, 2026

It sent her spiraling, but then something remarkable happened.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

“It’s been spiraling downwards every week,” Gough said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

The group worked up a policy to try to address a homelessness crisis that seemed to be spiraling out of control in Albuquerque, but also in cities all over the country.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

We were led through a small wooden door, then up a narrow spiraling staircase whose stone steps seemed numberless.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover