The news of her death sent him into a 'spin'. [=caused him to become very unhappy, to lose control of his life, etc.]
The 'spin doctors' from both sides were already declaring victory for their candidates as soon as the debate ended.
He accused the companies of 'spinning' the results of their studies to their own benefit.
(..) Chick's not making it easy on him today. He lost momentum, and now he's gonna have to chase him back down! McQueen spins out in the infield! Just me and the old man, fellas. - McQueen just doesn't have it today. - Hey, kid, are you all right? - I don't know, Mack. (..)2006 Cars