spiraled

Example Sentences

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Instead, the institution—where tuition starts at $44,500, for preschool—has spiraled into bitter fights with neighbors, lawsuits from teachers and parents, and an internal war among tech executives who fought over the school’s future.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 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

A snowball fight that spiraled in a blizzard isn’t one of them.

From Slate • Feb. 28, 2026

Asked about the clash between Diabate and Duren that triggered the fight, Lee said: "Two guys got in a heated conversation and then it kind of spiraled from there."

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

A brown spiraled shell crawled out from underneath.

From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie