escalate

Example Sentences

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"There's danger that they will escalate situations or respond very aggressively in... tense situations," he said.

From BBC

Opening on an already wild scene where the family members are bickering at the hospital deathbed of Linda’s mother, the events of “Big Mistakes” escalate quickly and considerably.

From Los Angeles Times

Cal/OSHA escalated its efforts on Dec. 22, issuing a subpoena.

From Los Angeles Times

China has sought to mediate in the escalating conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan.

From Barron's

The survey might have captured some early reactions to the conflict, but it doesn’t reflect any decisions farmers might have made in late March as tensions in the region escalated.

From Barron's