escalation

Example Sentences

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But escalation looks more likely than markets expect.

From Barron's

"Thus far, its economic and military responses have been relatively limited compared to the past, but there is ample room for further escalation," they noted in a recent analysis.

From BBC

What it does less well is grapple honestly with countries’ use of coercion, deterrence and escalation—the forces that now determine many economic outcomes.

From The Wall Street Journal

Warfare is a never-ending escalation, with combatants and potential combatants reacting to one another to gain an edge that is never as sustainable as hoped.

From Barron's

An escalation of that size could kick-start talks between Paramount and Warner, according to people familiar with the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal