- present participle of escalate.
escalating
Example Sentences
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The meeting was "part of efforts aiming at de-escalation after recent Israeli bombardment of Syrian territory, escalating tensions in southern Syria, and in support of stability in Syria and the region", said the source.
From Barron's ● Aug. 23, 2026
The longtime allies and economic partners, who have enjoyed free trade for decades, are now in an escalating trade war with no clear off ramp.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
NATO-member engagement with a sea drone is a rarer event, however, and prompted European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday to say that Europe was facing “an escalating campaign of threats.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
He must hold together Paramount’s coalition of financiers and manage rising expenses, primarily legal fees and escalating obligations to Warner shareholders.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
And whoever the man was, he was escalating.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
