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.
(..) - Erica: Oh, my God. Oh. Anton: Oh, my God. Trent: "Come ye all to the carnival of curses big and small. Take thy turn and spin the wheel of Exum--" Exium. I said that. You repeated me. "Of Ex--ll (..)2009 The Black Waters of Echo's Pond
(..) of innocent bliss to the person seated beside thee, a harmless kiss." ( chuckles ) ( Josh chuckles ) What is this, "Spin the Bottle"? What's everybody looking at me for? Kiss him. What the hell do I care? It's no big deal. - Veronique: Hey, do it. Do it. (..)2009 The Black Waters of Echo's Pond