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vicious circle



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The result is a vicious circle that can contribute to the progression of dementia.

From Science Daily Aug. 17, 2026

Extremism is both the starting point and the end point of a vicious circle.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 30, 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

It’s a vicious circle of rats abandoning ship.

From Slate Jul. 10, 2025

So they were stuck in a vicious circle.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan




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