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Recent Examples of escalation
Both outcomes might also blunt the risk of further great-power escalation in this deeply chaotic geopolitical time.
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Mira Rapp-Hooper, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2025
The latest escalation followed a statement Sunday from Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez, who accused Washington and Trinidad and Tobago of coordinating military exercises intended to provoke an armed confrontation in the Caribbean.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
Both sides have appeared to climb down from that latest escalation following eleventh-hour trade talks between top negotiators this weekend in Malaysia.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
The dramatic increase was fueled by a sharp escalation in duties on imports, particularly those enacted mid-year.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Omnilert told Fox News Digital their system combines both artificial intelligence with human verification before any escalation.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
In each instance, Russia threatened escalation – but backed down.
—Kathleen Collins, Twin Cities, 26 Oct. 2025
The deployment of a carrier strike group represents a significant escalation in that campaign and could foreshadow the beginning of airstrikes against targets in Venezuela.
—Davis Winkie, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
Even if his son was violent before his death, the escalation to gunfire is troubling, Dwayne Tottleben said.
—Erik Ortiz, NBC news, 22 Oct. 2025
Mira Rapp-Hooper, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2025
The latest escalation followed a statement Sunday from Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez, who accused Washington and Trinidad and Tobago of coordinating military exercises intended to provoke an armed confrontation in the Caribbean.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
Both sides have appeared to climb down from that latest escalation following eleventh-hour trade talks between top negotiators this weekend in Malaysia.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
The dramatic increase was fueled by a sharp escalation in duties on imports, particularly those enacted mid-year.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Omnilert told Fox News Digital their system combines both artificial intelligence with human verification before any escalation.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
In each instance, Russia threatened escalation – but backed down.
—Kathleen Collins, Twin Cities, 26 Oct. 2025
The deployment of a carrier strike group represents a significant escalation in that campaign and could foreshadow the beginning of airstrikes against targets in Venezuela.
—Davis Winkie, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
Even if his son was violent before his death, the escalation to gunfire is troubling, Dwayne Tottleben said.
—Erik Ortiz, NBC news, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for escalation
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This year, Spirit Halloween is extending over 20 contracts to support the expansion of Spirit Christmas, now entering its second year.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Oct. 2025
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Arcade said that as Chairman, Cory will lead the expansion of The Sidemen’s activities.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
22 Oct. 2025
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In August, car insurance rose by the smallest annual rate in three years – but that still amounted to a hefty near-5% jump, well above the overall inflation rate.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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What is the height of the potential, or the y-axis value of the curve that describes inflation, during the final ~60 or so e-foldings of inflation?—
Big Think,
Big Think,
22 Oct. 2025
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Italy, still burdened by low growth and an aging population, has brought its deficit below the European Union’s 3% limit a year ahead of schedule.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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While oil continues to drive Saudi Arabia's economy, the kingdom is now expanding into areas such as artificial intelligence, tourism and sports to diversify its growth avenues.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
28 Oct. 2025
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The hallmark complication is cardiomyopathy, a form of heart muscle damage that can lead to arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats), heart enlargement, congestive heart failure (fluid accumulation), thromboembolic events such as strokes, and sudden cardiac death.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 Oct. 2025
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This enlargement can be caused by several conditions, including a hormonal imbalance, lifestyle choices, underlying health conditions, drug use, and prescription medications.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
21 Sep. 2025
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Driving through lush, evergreen rainforest, far past the industrious city of Seattle, a rolling mist creeps in.—
Christina Fang,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Oct. 2025
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That creep factor, however, only added to the adventure element, although the highlights included more of the magical, such as the pink dolphins that never seemed too far away and the opportunity to get a glimpse of everyday life along this massive, storied South American waterway.—
Jeri Clausing,
AFAR Media,
21 Oct. 2025
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Digital models of stethoscopes, which have been commercially available since the early 2000s, offer new tools like sound amplification and recording – yet the basic principle that Laënnec introduced endures.—
Joshua Hutcheson,
The Conversation,
16 Oct. 2025
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Founders benefit from exaggeration, corporations from efficiency, and the press from amplification, while the public is left to sort through noise.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
2 Oct. 2025
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Botulism Symptoms Symptoms of botulism include general weakness, dizziness, double vision, speech or swallowing difficulties, muscle weakness, abdominal distension and constipation.—
Matt Cannon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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Symptoms, which often develop slowly, can include abdominal distension and pain, nausea, loss of appetite and constipation.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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An immediate switch back to the Red Sea would shorten supply chains dramatically, causing a temporary doubling of arrivals from Asia to Europe for two weeks.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
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Slicing the data another way shows a doubling of the subscription cancellation rate, jumping from 4 percent in July and August to 8 percent in September for Disney+, and 5 percent in July and August to 10 percent in September for Hulu.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Escalation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/escalation. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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