escalated
Example Sentences
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Demonstrations over worsening living conditions escalated into a revolt, marked by roadblocks that cut off major cities and calls for the president's resignation.
From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026
A long-running dispute between cemeteries and bike-lane and safe streets advocates in the San Fernando Valley has escalated to become a campaign issue in the Los Angeles mayor’s race.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
The airline involved, Southwest, said initial reports indicated "a conversation escalated onboard between the crew and a customer travelling with a small child".
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
His salary escalated each year, rising to $52.6 million last season.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
The rumors about Seabiscuit’s bad-leggedness continued to circulate, and the stewards’ anxiety escalated.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
