Example Sentences

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Spiraling health care costs are bleeding public finances in almost every country, regardless of their political systems.

From New York Times • Jul. 16, 2023

Spiraling infections have led to shortages of cold medicine, long lines at fever clinics, and at-capacity emergency rooms turning away patients.

From Washington Times • Dec. 29, 2022

Spiraling homelessness and a housing crisis drew considerable attention to this year’s race.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 2022

Spiraling inflation has also pressured spending on its apps.

From Reuters • Nov. 1, 2022

Spiraling vastly, up, up climbed the giant plane.

From The Flying Legion by England, George Allan