escalating

Example Sentences

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The report found incident commanders weren’t aware of escalating danger in west Altadena until after 2 a.m.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Organizers who have maintained a presence outside the facility since it opened say federal agents are the ones escalating.

From Slate • May 29, 2026

“Despite the escalating tensions, back-channel talks between the two sides appear to continue, with both parties believed to be seeking a diplomatic resolution,” Danske Bank analysts said in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

"This is based on financial cost evaluation, contract terms, route to market and timely delivery of the works with escalating material costs," the report said.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

He wanted to know if they supported this plan, which risked escalating tensions with the Soviet Union and China.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin