vicious circle
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“It’s a recession scenario, which can become a vicious circle like we have seen in previous crises,” Yelnik said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
"If caffeine helps a person function during the day while simultaneously worsening the quality of nighttime recovery, a vicious circle may develop: greater fatigue, greater need for stimulation, and poorer sleep," says Prof. Kurpas.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026
This then weakens activity and prices in what can become a vicious circle.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 4, 2026
The business squeeze has in turn led many establishments to raise entry charges and drinks prices, setting off a vicious circle where many young people and stalwarts of the scene feel priced out.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2025
We were caught in a vicious circle of unpleasantness and sorrow.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
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