Example Sentences

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The economy has been spiralling downwards even further since, with the government for the first time asking the United Nations food programme for help to alleviate shortages.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2024

The biggest driver of that retreat has been spiralling long-term borrowing costs.

From Reuters • Oct. 27, 2023

Meanwhile, anti-western sentiment has been spiralling in Syria, not only among supporters of the government, but among the opposition.

From The Guardian • Sep. 6, 2014