Example Sentences

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The BBC has been contacted by hundreds of people who say their charges have spiralled in recent years.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

The first person to move in was Michael Ferguson in 2016, chair of the residents' group, who said "things have spiralled out of control".

From BBC • May 11, 2024

The family received the maximum £30,000 disabled facilities grant, to make their home accessible to him, but say total costs have spiralled to £86,000.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2024

Since the last refunding announcement in August, borrowing rates have spiralled to their highest since 2006-07.

From Reuters • Oct. 30, 2023

Poverty and hunger have spiralled since the Taliban takeover, and U.N.

From Reuters • Sep. 16, 2021