Example Sentences

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President Volodymyr Zelensky will skip this year's Ukraine Recovery Conference hosted in Poland, Kyiv announced Tuesday, amid a spiralling diplomatic spat between the allies and neighbours over World War II memory.

From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026

England are in a dire position against New Zealand after spiralling from a chaotic morning on day two of the second Test at The Oval.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

While Malta's economy grew 4.0 percent last year, there are concerns the conflict could have an impact on tourism due to spiralling aviation fuel costs and drive up inflation.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

In a decade's time, Fynn predicts that spiralling player wages would further impact match-going fans.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

Three paper aeroplanes were already spiralling upward in the breeze, heading to gods knew where.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan