escalation

Example Sentences

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They see greater near-term escalation risk in developed markets, including Europe.

From Barron's

The Greenland incident, even without further escalation, has reset expectations.

From MarketWatch

At the time of the protest, Parnell described the demonstration as merely “interrupting,” so his escalation in rhetoric is likely intentional.

From Salon

A Ministry of Justice spokesperson said that "at no point was prison security compromised" and called the action an "escalation" that was "completely unacceptable".

From BBC

"I think that this simultaneously signals a messaging of potential restraint and capacity for escalation," he told AFP.

From Barron's