spiralled

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Talks on ending what has spiralled into Europe's worst conflict since World War II have shown little progress and have been sidelined by the Iran conflict.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

It was a war which left deep scars in Iraq as it set in train a series of events which spiralled out of control in a way no one predicted.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

As England's 50-over World Cup spiralled in 2023, he did not score a fifty and made scores of nine, 15, eight, 10, one, five and 27 as his side exited the tournament.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

When his debt spiralled to £145,000, he had to set up a repayment arrangement to satisfy his creditors.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

They spiralled towards Ogygia, the warm wind in Leo’s hair.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan