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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After Trump’s resounding victory in the Republican primary, the question was whether Trump would enter a downward spiral of grievance, intolerance, xenophobia, and conspiracy theorizing or try to broaden his base with a positive focus on economic growth and national strength. —

Larry Diamond, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024 Come for the downward spiral of hellish despair, stay for macabre goat Black Phillip and the ominous climax. —

Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024 The point is near-term unfavorable data in the event of a 25 bps drop can quickly lead to new stories of doom and gloom imagined - adding to the downward spiral in investor sentiments, and the stock market. —

Trefis Team, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024 After Joseph discovers that Maria has been faking her orgasms, the couple’s relationship takes a downward spiral. —

Travis Bean, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for downward spiral

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