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

The family of a six-year-old whose brain tumour diagnosis left her blind just weeks after receiving tickets to Walt Disney World are trying to save her dream trip after insurance costs spiralled.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 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

By then, the "losses" created by the faulty Horizon software had spiralled into tens of thousands of pounds and when Jono failed to come home Sarah feared the worst.

From BBC • Dec. 4, 2025

Leo was lashed to the control console, desperately trying to right the ship as they spiralled downward in free fall.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan