Sentence example with the word 'escalate'

escalate

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Definition v. increase in extent or intensity

Last update: May 4, 2017


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Conditions are still very tense and the fighting could escalate at any time.   [verb]

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The local war is likely to escalate into a global war.   [adjective]

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Shelling from across the border caused tension to escalate further.   [verb]

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Such an attack could escalate into a widespread conflict, although I doubt it.   [verb]

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On rare occasions a pupil may become distressed and every effort is made to de-escalate the situation.   [verb]

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Will 's jealousy problems escalate when he gets stoned and in a jealous rage, tries to force himself on Sam at a party.   [verb]

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