spiralled

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The conflict has since spiralled into Europe's deadliest since World War II.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

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

Evergrande's downfall has often been cited as a trigger for China's persistent property market slump, which spiralled downwards in 2021 and has weighed heavily on the country's economic development.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 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

The stairs spiralled downward about sixty feet before opening into a chamber as large as Bunker Nine - which is to say, ginormous.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan