escalate

Example Sentences

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The company, which has nurseries across the country, said it is increasing awareness of ways staff can escalate concerns so that they do so quickly and confidentially.

From BBC

The war is still escalating, and news alerts are pouring in on my phone.

From BBC

Airlines and cruise operators were among the worst-hit stocks on Monday as the travel sector faced up to escalating conflict in the Middle East.

From Barron's

“This escalated so quickly,” I muttered as another text came in.

From Literature

Airlines and cruise operators were among the worst-hit stocks ahead of the market open Monday as the travel sector faced up to escalating conflict in the Middle East.

From Barron's