escalate
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Both times saw military tensions escalate in the middle of negotiations.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
But crude benchmarks were struggling for direction on Monday, suggesting investors were shrugging off fears that the conflict in the Middle East could escalate amid reports of a potential peace plan.
From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026
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
If the conflict continues to escalate, with growing economic costs and American casualties, Mr. Trump might respond with unconventional escalations of his own.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
That’s when the Space Race began to escalate.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
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