escalation

Example Sentences

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"Instead, he suggested a potential escalation of the situation, which is a clear negative for stocks."

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 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

Analyst Anthony Moulder points to a significant escalation in jet fuel prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Addressing the UN Security Council from Beirut on Tuesday, UN aid chief Tom Fletcher said "the current escalation is compounding a situation that is already critical".

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Not even Congress was aware that the president was considering another major escalation.

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