escalation

1. An increase in the intensity or geographical scope of a war or diplomatic confrontation. For example, during the Korean War, some Americans urged escalation of the war through bombing of the People's Republic of China.

Example Sentences

“The government is focusing on growth through investment and strengthening defense capabilities, but must keep a close eye on the risks of rising debt and geopolitical escalation.”

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“Recent news indicates clearly that prospects for further trade-dispute escalation and/or all out trade war remains a meaningful risk,” Oppenheimer retail analyst Andrew Chasanoff wrote in note to clients.

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Our intention was never confrontation but reform; never escalation but the orderly unification of the forces that defend Sudan.

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Here, a possible escalation of the conflict is not the main concern of Venezuelans, who glance at the news while checking their wallets to find enough cash to pay.

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Zeme said the incident was a rare escalation but one that nonetheless illustrated how fall hyperphagia reshapes bear behavior in the region.

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