tailspin
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Many families also said that they had been thrown into a tailspin, trying to arrange for weeks of childcare to cover the early finish.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
The defense sector’s tailspin comes against the backdrop of gains heading into the conflict.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026
The conflict has mushroomed to draw in nations around the Middle East, sending energy markets into a tailspin and threatening to torpedo the global economy.
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026
After recovering from a brief emotional tailspin, Noonan knocked out the script for “The Shape of Something Squashed” — then directed and acted in the film.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026
But the one thing that sends Buttercup into a tailspin is when I leave the light on but put it hopelessly out of his reach, high on the wall, beyond even his jumping skills.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
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