escalation

Example Sentences

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The Canadian miner says it is slowing development activity at the Reko Diq project and continuing a review until mid-2027 following preliminary findings and an escalation of security issues in the country and region.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Morgan’s Jason Hunter pointed out that investors still have very real reasons to be concerned about further escalation, despite Trump’s latest comments.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

While authorities insist the situation is under control, the imposition of a curfew underscores the seriousness of the threat and the urgency of preventing further escalation.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

According to experts who study the psychological profiles of strongmen dictators, escalation in such situations is the norm.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

He acknowledged that this represented an escalation, but given Hamilton’s arrogant evasiveness, “more will now be required than would have been asked at first.”

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis