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Recent Examples of escalation
Global markets are still assessing prospects for peace talks and the possibility of escalation.
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Hugh Leask,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
Analysts say a more powerful IRGC likely would mean a more confrontational Iran, less willing to compromise in talks with Washington and more inclined to continue military escalation across the region.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
The escalation came as the Strait of Hormuz remained effectively closed, with shipping traffic halted despite a brief reopening announced by Iran on Friday.
—Gemma Fox, Time, 19 Apr. 2026
That level of support marks a sharp escalation from previous efforts.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2026
So, the president will move up an escalation ladder responsibly, as our amazing military will follow those orders with him as the commander in chief until Iran comes to the table and and really lives up to a responsible deal that the vice president has put on the table.
—NBC news, 19 Apr. 2026
This marked an escalation in the board's position on the project, with officials previously voicing serious concerns about the university's treatment of the township, but calling for the development to be moved to a site near Willow Run airport.
—CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
The resolution significantly increased the president’s freedom of action – and freedom from oversight – and marked a major step toward the Americanization and escalation of the war in July 1965.
—Robert Haswell, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026
Time and again, these communication channels have prevented greater escalation.
—Philippe Welti, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
Hugh Leask,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
Analysts say a more powerful IRGC likely would mean a more confrontational Iran, less willing to compromise in talks with Washington and more inclined to continue military escalation across the region.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
The escalation came as the Strait of Hormuz remained effectively closed, with shipping traffic halted despite a brief reopening announced by Iran on Friday.
—Gemma Fox, Time, 19 Apr. 2026
That level of support marks a sharp escalation from previous efforts.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2026
So, the president will move up an escalation ladder responsibly, as our amazing military will follow those orders with him as the commander in chief until Iran comes to the table and and really lives up to a responsible deal that the vice president has put on the table.
—NBC news, 19 Apr. 2026
This marked an escalation in the board's position on the project, with officials previously voicing serious concerns about the university's treatment of the township, but calling for the development to be moved to a site near Willow Run airport.
—CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
The resolution significantly increased the president’s freedom of action – and freedom from oversight – and marked a major step toward the Americanization and escalation of the war in July 1965.
—Robert Haswell, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026
Time and again, these communication channels have prevented greater escalation.
—Philippe Welti, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for escalation
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This external stripping accelerates the heating and expansion of the dwarf galaxy, nudging it toward that dynamical attractor even faster.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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But Apple’s more recent expansions into areas like virtual reality and artificial intelligence haven’t been as successful.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
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Some Republicans have also floated adding more defense funding and a change to capital gains taxes to adjust for inflation.—
Cate Martel,
The Hill,
20 Apr. 2026
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That year, as gas prices spiked fast after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine disrupted global oil markets and in the wake of peak COVID-19 inflation, politicians felt pressure to act on relief, and many did.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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The People's Bank of China kept the loan prime rate, or LPR, unchanged on Monday, as surging global oil prices amid escalating Middle East tensions pushed up energy prices and clouded the growth outlook.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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State lawmakers are also looking to limit or repeal the incentives that paved the way for massive growth in data centers.—
Kevin Hardy,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Apr. 2026
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Breast enlargement is seen and may or may not include the production of milk.—
Dr. John De Jong,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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City Hall has filed an appeal against a court ruling in favor of the Council’s expansion of CityFHEPS last year, U-turning a campaign pledge to drop the lawsuit and move forward with the costly enlargement to the municipal housing voucher program.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2026
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This achievement offers important lessons for those seeking to defend democracy from authoritarian creep around the world.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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If the reader cannot answer those questions quickly, doubt creeps in.—
JD Barker,
Rolling Stone,
16 Apr. 2026
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Similarly, tax algorithmic amplification of distressing content and hyper-personalized targeting of minors so kids’ vulnerabilities and fears aren’t unnecessarily fueled for profit.—
Larz May,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Without a bullhorn or any sort of amplification, Bovino informed the crowd that they were being dispersed.—
A.C. Thompson,
ProPublica,
14 Apr. 2026
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Other symptoms include difficulty breathing, weakness of other muscles, abdominal distension, and constipation.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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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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His rise has been steady, but the actor’s life is an uncertain one.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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The rainstorm, however, is the least of Haiti’s worries as authorities continue to see several overlapping developments amid an ongoing rise in kidnappings and rapes and indiscriminate attacks against civilians, all carried out by armed gangs.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Escalation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/escalation. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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