Example Sentences

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“It’s necessary to act, because, if we don’t, who knows how things will escalate further,” said Redlands High junior Aya F, who goes by her last initial rather than her full legal name.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026

The farmers have announced that they will escalate their protests in the coming days in many cities across the country.

From Barron's • Nov. 30, 2025

Another key concern for patients and their advocates using AI to combat insurers’ use of AI is that it will escalate into a digital arms race that is not productive for either party.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 21, 2025

So far, she doesn't seem inclined to do that so the feud will escalate until she does.

From Salon • Jan. 26, 2024

"Everyone is panicking - even in other cities than Gedaref - that the RSF will escalate the war and reach Gedaref," he said.

From BBC • Dec. 22, 2023