- present participle of escalate.
escalating
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At the same time escalating tensions in the Middle East, with ongoing strikes between the Iran-backed Houthi rebels and Saudi Arabia, have pushed oil prices higher.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026
Port Lockroy faces escalating deterioration from age, climate change and environmental factors, said UKAHT.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
The negotiations follow months of rising tensions between the 27-nation EU and the Asian powerhouse that risk escalating into a full-blown trade war.
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026
Just a few weeks ago, yields were rising much faster on short-term Treasurys than long-term Treasurys, reflecting escalating expectations for how high the Federal Reserve will raise short-term interest rates.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
He wanted to know if they supported this plan, which risked escalating tensions with the Soviet Union and China.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
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