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Recent Examples of escalation
The escalation began when Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier (R) issued a letter to the NFL earlier this year, alleging that its Rooney Rule violates Florida’s civil rights laws.
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Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 19 May 2026
Venezuela extradited a financial adviser of former President Nicolás Maduro to the US, a major escalation in Caracas’ purge of Maduro loyalists.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 18 May 2026
But so do auditability, escalation quality, access discipline and recovery cost when something goes wrong.
—Oleg Malii, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Golbari notes that questions about escalation are particularly important.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 18 May 2026
The indictment would mark a significant escalation in the US stance against the Cuban government.
—Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
The latest escalation in the Middle East has once again thrown global travel into uncertainty, with knock-on effects felt far beyond the region itself.
—Sarah Allard, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026
Sri Lanka's wildlife conservation authority shows an escalation from 255 elephants killed in 2011 to 488 killed in 2023.
—Diaa Hadid, NPR, 16 May 2026
The agreement lowered tariffs and rolled back rare earths restrictions after an escalation in tensions between the two countries earlier in 2025.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 15 May 2026
Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 19 May 2026
Venezuela extradited a financial adviser of former President Nicolás Maduro to the US, a major escalation in Caracas’ purge of Maduro loyalists.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 18 May 2026
But so do auditability, escalation quality, access discipline and recovery cost when something goes wrong.
—Oleg Malii, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Golbari notes that questions about escalation are particularly important.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 18 May 2026
The indictment would mark a significant escalation in the US stance against the Cuban government.
—Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
The latest escalation in the Middle East has once again thrown global travel into uncertainty, with knock-on effects felt far beyond the region itself.
—Sarah Allard, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026
Sri Lanka's wildlife conservation authority shows an escalation from 255 elephants killed in 2011 to 488 killed in 2023.
—Diaa Hadid, NPR, 16 May 2026
The agreement lowered tariffs and rolled back rare earths restrictions after an escalation in tensions between the two countries earlier in 2025.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for escalation
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After the case was announced, Kenya’s president canceled multimillion-dollar airport expansion and energy deals with Adani.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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In the West, nation-states produced an astonishing expansion of equality, democracy and material security.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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The Institute observed that a UBI program did not necessarily cause inflation; delivery system strength is key; an effective communication strategy is essential; the UBI program should fit within existing schemes; and crises shed light on the gaps in social protection systems.—
Carrie Brandon Elliot,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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The unions are demanding that wages keep pace with inflation.—
Elijah Westbrook,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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In response to the growth of Russia’s dissent émigré community, new Russian language bookstores have opened from Prague to London.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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Marais warns about an unregulated growth in satellite launches.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
18 May 2026
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According to the Marfan Foundation, the genetic aortic and vascular condition can cause aortic enlargement, which can be life-threatening.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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That can lead to swelling and enlargement of hemorrhoids.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
30 Apr. 2026
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Assess contract health to reduce your exposure to cost creep and unfavorable terms.—
David Pennino,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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The age creep driving 5-for-5 doesn’t exist here.—
Daryl G. Jones,
Sportico.com,
15 May 2026
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Lyrics drown in the murk of excessive amplification.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Their perspectives rarely are given sufficient amplification.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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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The theory was that West Ham could afford to pay more in rent if revenues were on the rise but there was also an important financial caveat should dark days return.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Returning to the treacherous halls of Reagan High, Jawbreaker The Musical is described as a high-gloss teen thriller that follows the rise—and unraveling—of a ruthless clique of teenage girls whose reign of power takes a deadly turn.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
20 May 2026
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“Escalation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/escalation. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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