escalation

Example Sentences

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—Oil prices fell on a broader risk-off tone across markets/ Meanwhile, with no further escalation in U.S.-Iran tensions over the weekend, concerns about supply disruptions subsided.

From The Wall Street Journal

“It is also pushing the long-standing transatlantic relationship into a severe crisis, with a clear risk of further escalation and unwarranted negative consequences for both Europe and the US economy,” ING added.

From The Wall Street Journal

The offensive initially raised concerns among some in the administration, particularly the U.S. military and intelligence community, who worried about a wider escalation in the conflict between Damascus and the SDF.

From The Wall Street Journal

"I conveyed to him our concern about the escalation in Syria and the continuation of the offensive carried out by the Syrian authorities," Macron said on X.

From Barron's

But his announcement represents a significant escalation in his recently rekindled drive to acquire Greenland, despite their opposition.

From BBC