escalation

Example Sentences

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It marked a significant escalation in the battle for dominance in the weight-loss drug market, where both Lilly and Novo have fought to expand their presence.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Morgan’s Jason Hunter pointed out that investors still have very real reasons to be concerned about further escalation, despite Trump’s latest comments.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

But if the limited ground operations that the president is now considering don’t succeed, he may well have to choose between this defeat and escalation, which could lead to something even worse.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Foreign affairs minister José Manuel Albares stated the aim of the decision was to "not do anything that could encourage an escalation in this war".

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

An escalation of the war between Oxscini and Everica?

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee