- present participle of escalate.
escalating
Example Sentences
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The report, by derivatives analysts led by Bram Kaplan, called that “curious” in light of the escalating U.S. trade dispute.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026
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
Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison launched international arbitration proceedings against Panama, escalating a dispute over two strategically important ports that have become caught up in U.S.-China tensions, the Journal’s Megan Cheah writes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
On and on the messages went, each one escalating the last.
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
