Example Sentences

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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

“They are angry that this is an ongoing issue that has been escalating for over a year now, and we feel like we don’t have enough support.”

From Washington Post • Aug. 26, 2022

A war of words between rail unions and ministers has been escalating since the RMT union announced three days of strikes, after talks about pay, terms and conditions, and redundancies fell through.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2022

“We’re really happy to finally see the mayor address what has been escalating in the neighborhood for months,” said Elise Gorberg, a spokesperson for the nonprofit Tenderloin Community Benefit District.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2021

The dispute between the union and city has been escalating with both sides taking the matter to court.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 19, 2021