escalation
Example Sentences
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So does their assessment of the risks to their command-and-control systems, the risks of nuclear escalation and the risks of significant economic disruption.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
A surprise note from the company’s chair marked an escalation of the fight after the two sides appeared close to coming to terms.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
After multiple deadlines and threats of fresh attacks, traders don’t seem to believe that further escalation is a genuine risk.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
"But the UAE will still be cautious. It wants to avoid being dragged into open escalation unless it has strong external backing."
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
The same one who had searched Kaisha released Njemile, turning to look at Kaisha, and for a moment, Moss thought that there might be an escalation.
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
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