escalate
Example Sentences
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Since the conflict escalated, Tehran has shown it can disrupt global energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz.
From BBC
As a net importer of petroleum products, the Southeast Asian country is highly vulnerable to disruptions in vital supply routes like the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Namely, themed meals can be a marketing tool to offset some of the negative publicity the chain has received in recent years regarding its escalating prices.
From MarketWatch
Gold recently saw a rapid decline of about 18.5% from its 52-week highs, and prices have been volatile because of escalating geopolitical events.
From Barron's
“When hotels are used to house ICE or Border Patrol personnel, workers may be exposed to situations involving heavy armed federal presence, protests, and law-enforcement responses that can escalate rapidly,” the letter reads.
From Los Angeles Times
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