escalate
Example Sentences
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The escalating war, however, received increased condemnation and concern from across the globe Sunday, including from the pope, who said he had “deep concern” for the escalating violence in Iran and the Middle East.
From Los Angeles Times
During dozens of demonstrations, SRG officers were documented by New York Civil Liberties Union protest monitors escalating tensions and turning peaceful gatherings into scenes of mayhem.
The league could escalate from fining teams to outright revoking their draft picks.
In the short term, the US attack will likely trigger "a massive surge in prices" with what follows depending on how far the conflict escalates, Falakshahi said.
From Barron's
Several countries have advised their citizens to leave - and as regional tensions escalate, the stakes of the next round of talks feel existential.
From BBC
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