has been escalating
- present perfect progressive of escalate (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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Residents say Altadena’s bear problem has been escalating for years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 4, 2025
For about 30 years, the prevalence of obesity in the United States and around the world has been escalating.
From Science Daily ● May 20, 2024
“It has been escalating over time, and it can escalate further, which is why we should consider trying to stop the fighting.”
From Washington Post ● Mar. 16, 2023
"The situation has been escalating for years and has now reached a crisis stage with no solution."
From BBC ● May 19, 2022
The dispute between the union and city has been escalating with both sides taking the matter to court.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 19, 2021
