was spiraling
- past progressive of spiral.
Example Sentences
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Algeria was spiraling into chaos and extremist violence, and Nezzar emerged as the strongman in the junta.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 29, 2023
After his arraignment, Santos was spiraling in his public remarks.
From Slate ● May 13, 2023
Such procedures were out of the question when the population was spiraling toward extinction.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 4, 2022
But by the fourth year of her orthopedic surgery residency, her health was spiraling out of control.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 27, 2021
Percy pointed east, where a black winged shape was spiraling toward them.
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
