escalation

Example Sentences

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Further escalation brings with it more potential threats to the region’s energy infrastructure and possibly even the Red Sea, Saudi Arabia’s alternative oil-export route.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

An escalation shouldn’t punish the people more than the regime.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

There are also factors that could complicate an escalation; for instance, the U.S.,

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

An expanded campaign against Iranian infrastructure and energy targets would represent an escalation, with human rights groups warning of the impact on civilians and potential violations of international law.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

President Harry Truman countered with the next major escalation.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin