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Recent Examples of escalation
In a further escalation of tensions with Kyiv, Hungary's parliament on Tuesday passed a resolution giving the government the green light to oppose Ukraine's path to joining the European Union and reject any initiatives to supply Ukraine with weapons or funding.
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Justin Spike The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 11 Mar. 2026
But rapid shifts on both domestic and international fronts—the Supreme Court’s decision on the limits of presidential tariff authority, for instance, and the dramatic escalation of hostilities in Iran—drove the trade group to reshuffle its agenda at the last minute to keep conversations current.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 10 Mar. 2026
In a further escalation of tensions with Kyiv, Hungary’s parliament on Tuesday passed a resolution giving the government the green light to oppose Ukraine’s path to joining the European Union and reject any initiatives to supply Ukraine with weapons or funding.
—Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
The escalation jolted global markets, with crude oil prices briefly nearing $120 a barrel Monday.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 9 Mar. 2026
The good news is that water is so strategic — and so human — that any Iranian direct attack on them would be considered a massive escalation, so perhaps is a step too far for Tehran.
—Javier Blas, Twin Cities, 9 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, Mojtaba Khamenei, the second son of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was elevated to the country’s highest post over the weekend, an indication that further escalation is likely.
—Frederik Pleitgen, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026
Cyberattacks mirroring those already launched against Israel represent a further risk of escalation.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2026
At the National People’s Congress this week, Premier Li Qiang issued a government work report that suggested an escalation in saber-rattling against the island territory, which self-conceptualizes as sovereign but is claimed by Beijing.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 8 Mar. 2026
Justin Spike The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 11 Mar. 2026
But rapid shifts on both domestic and international fronts—the Supreme Court’s decision on the limits of presidential tariff authority, for instance, and the dramatic escalation of hostilities in Iran—drove the trade group to reshuffle its agenda at the last minute to keep conversations current.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 10 Mar. 2026
In a further escalation of tensions with Kyiv, Hungary’s parliament on Tuesday passed a resolution giving the government the green light to oppose Ukraine’s path to joining the European Union and reject any initiatives to supply Ukraine with weapons or funding.
—Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
The escalation jolted global markets, with crude oil prices briefly nearing $120 a barrel Monday.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 9 Mar. 2026
The good news is that water is so strategic — and so human — that any Iranian direct attack on them would be considered a massive escalation, so perhaps is a step too far for Tehran.
—Javier Blas, Twin Cities, 9 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, Mojtaba Khamenei, the second son of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was elevated to the country’s highest post over the weekend, an indication that further escalation is likely.
—Frederik Pleitgen, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026
Cyberattacks mirroring those already launched against Israel represent a further risk of escalation.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2026
At the National People’s Congress this week, Premier Li Qiang issued a government work report that suggested an escalation in saber-rattling against the island territory, which self-conceptualizes as sovereign but is claimed by Beijing.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 8 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for escalation
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The Vegas Golden Knights set a record for road wins by an expansion team with a 2-1 shootout victory at Buffalo.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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This new expansion brings it to 10 locations, starting with Phoenix, though Zoox has yet to share an exact date for when vehicles will hit the road.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
9 Mar. 2026
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If oil prices stay very high for very long, households' budgets already stretched by high inflation could break under the pressure.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Mar. 2026
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The combination of a weak economy and high inflation is a worst-case scenario for investors because the Federal Reserve has no good tool to fix both problems at the same time.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Global bond markets tumbled in Asian trading Monday as an oil price shock prompted investors to price in higher inflation and a deteriorating economic growth outlook.—
Marcus Wong,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Surging prices from an energy supply crunch would then weigh on global economic growth.—
Amena Bakr,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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When Angelica decides to get a breast enlargement, Jason sounds a warning.—
Naomi Fry,
New Yorker,
21 Feb. 2026
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As part of an overall hair retention strategy, these formulas can do everything from reducing the amount of dihydrotestosterone, or DHT, the hormone that leads to male pattern baldness and prostate enlargement, to helping your body handle the challenges of modern life.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
19 Feb. 2026
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That reserve goes against the maximalist creep of the past decade or so.—
Stephen Kearse,
Pitchfork,
11 Mar. 2026
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While the Colts try to navigate what’s already been a newsworthy offseason, especially over the last week, the draft creeps closer.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Minaj’s rightward political turn has been highly publicized, but its outsized amplification on the X platform seems to have caught the eyes of the Cyabra team.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Feb. 2026
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The sight of microphones increased my skepticism, because amplification can only help so much if the music is too small or the space too big.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Difficulty in breathing, weakness of other muscles, abdominal distension, and constipation may also be common symptoms.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
21 Jan. 2026
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This produces gases like hydrogen, carbon dioxide, and methane, which can cause abdominal pain, bloating, distension, and diarrhea.18 Several methods can reduce compounds that cause gastrointestinal discomfort.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
12 Nov. 2025
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Judith Martin's Miss Manners column has chronicled the continuous rise and fall of American manners since 1978.—
Judith Martin,
Dallas Morning News,
12 Mar. 2026
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But others in Paine — where 70 people were forcibly disappeared under the Pinochet dictatorship, more than in any other municipality in Chile — are less optimistic about the rise to power of a supporter of the regime.—
John Bartlett,
NPR,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Escalation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/escalation. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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