escalate

Example Sentences

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The U.S. military buildup in the Mideast came as fighting continued to escalate in the Persian Gulf region on Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

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

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

His comments come as the war involving Iran continues to escalate, raising fears of a broader regional conflict and drawing political responses from leaders in the United States and beyond.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

Gold prices posted their largest weekly percentage drop in more than 14 years Friday, bucking the metal’s usual safe-haven appeal even as the conflict in Iran continues to escalate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

That’s when the Space Race began to escalate.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson