escalate
Example Sentences
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Shares of cybersecurity-software companies have been on a roll this week, with investors reacting to the heightened threat of digital warfare as the Iran conflict escalates.
From MarketWatch
Nigerian authorities have suspended all pilgrimages to Israel and the occupied West Bank with immediate effect, citing security concerns linked to the escalating conflict in the Middle East.
From BBC
European natural-gas prices were tumbling on Wednesday as traders hoped the conflict in Iran wouldn’t escalate into a prolonged war.
From Barron's
Stocks, oil, and gold have endured wild swings in recent days but cryptocurrencies, of all assets, have remained fairly serene amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East.
From Barron's
In the case of a prolonged or escalated conflict, growth could slow, higher loan-loss provisions could rise, and credit fundamentals could generally weaken.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
