had spiralled
- past perfect of spiral.
Example Sentences
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In a series of viral videos Dr Celiwe Ndaba opened up about how she said she had been financially exploited by her husband, how it had spiralled and led to their separation.
From BBC ● Apr. 26, 2025
Andy and Becky Bloomfield, from Bromyard, Herefordshire, said costs had spiralled from about £250 for a tank in December to £600 at the end of March.
From BBC ● Apr. 3, 2022
After the budget had spiralled out of control on 2001: A Space Odyssey, he wanted to show the industry he could make a small-budget film.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 2, 2019
For 10 years – until that day – she had spiralled into rage, paranoia and despair, becoming so depressed she seldom left her house.
From The Guardian ● Dec. 30, 2017
At six of the clock they had spiralled once.
From Nonsense Novels by Leacock, Stephen
