escalated
Example Sentences
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He added that he was "very worried" about the current situation as "I know how badly it escalated and what the repercussions were in many cases".
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
Riley said it was "mad how quickly it all escalated".
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
Sentiment among consumers in the eurozone inched lower this month, damaged by rebounding energy prices after military action in the Middle East escalated.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
Observers say Turkey has limited options as the Black Sea conflict enters "a very escalated phase".
From Barron's
In June 2004, the tensions toward my people escalated quickly.
From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana
