downward spiral
noun
: a situation in which something continuously decreases or gets worse
Her life was in a downward spiral as she battled depression and addiction.
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The New York Rangers may have won their last two of three games, but their downward spiral over the last month and a half has cratered their playoff chances to 19 percent.
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Shayna Goldman, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
However, his deadly downward spiral began four days prior, on Dec. 14.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
That means using a form of cognitive acceptance, which is a surer path to pulling out of a downward spiral.
—Scott Mautz, Contributor, CNBC, 15 Dec. 2024
Inflation rose month to month by 0.2%, which was the second consecutive month that inflation went up after a six-month downward spiral.
—Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 2 Dec. 2024
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Shayna Goldman, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
However, his deadly downward spiral began four days prior, on Dec. 14.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
That means using a form of cognitive acceptance, which is a surer path to pulling out of a downward spiral.
—Scott Mautz, Contributor, CNBC, 15 Dec. 2024
Inflation rose month to month by 0.2%, which was the second consecutive month that inflation went up after a six-month downward spiral.
—Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Downward spiral.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/downward%20spiral. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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