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has spiraled

  • present perfect of spiral (3rd person singular).

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Commentators draw parallels with other intractable conflicts, and count the taxpayer money they say has spiraled down the drain.

From Slate Jun. 27, 2026

More than a million people are out of work, food prices have soared and the national currency has spiraled to record lows.

From The Wall Street Journal May 21, 2026

Like anyone running for local office these days, the three candidates agree on one point: Homelessness has spiraled out of control countywide.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 1, 2024

What started three years ago as a crackdown on risky business behavior by home builders, and then an ensuing housing slowdown, has spiraled rapidly this month.

From New York Times Aug. 20, 2023

An economic crisis has spiraled in the country.

From Reuters Feb. 1, 2023