The injured woman hauled himself painfully up, took a few steps and then spiraled to the ground.

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alpacinou

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I want to say someone collapsed. Can I use "spiral"?

Is this okay?

The injured woman hauled himself painfully up, took a few steps and then spiraled to the ground.
 

teechar

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1- It should be herself.
2- "Spiraled" doesn't work. Use "collapsed" or "fell to the ground" instead.
 

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Did she fall sideways?
 
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