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escalation

NOUN
intensification
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The risks of escalation are less pronounced than in 2024, when I hesitated on the president’s doorstep.

From The Wall Street Journal

Even in plans that use automatic enrollment with automatic escalation, managed accounts added incremental value — though less than in voluntary plans.

From MarketWatch

They are shaped by miscalculation, escalation and unintended consequences.

From BBC

Gold prices climbed back above $5,000, as inconclusive U.S.-Iran nuclear talks and concerns over potential military escalation boost the metal’s appeal.

From The Wall Street Journal

The situation reportedly required escalation to Ellison himself to resolve.

From Salon