vicious circle
Example Sentences
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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
The result is a vicious circle that can contribute to the progression of dementia.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 17, 2026
Chapters follow Alice into her 30s, trenchantly dissecting the vicious circle of her lifetime dependency on medication.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2025
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
He knew, however, that as soon as he put those scruples aside he would break the vicious circle of the war.
From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
