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Escalation

Definition: Escalation refers to the act of increasing or intensifying something, typically in a progressive manner.

Examples:

Noun (General Sense):

  1. The escalation of tensions between the two countries led to a declaration of war.
  2. In business, an escalation in prices can negatively impact consumer demand.
  3. Escalation of the conflict in the region has resulted in a growing humanitarian crisis.

Noun (Military Sense):

  1. The country witnessed an escalation in military operations along its border.
  2. The government announced an escalation in troop deployment to counter the enemy's advances.
  3. An escalation of force was necessary to protect the safety of the soldiers.

Verb:

  1. The disagreement started as a minor issue but escalated into a full-blown argument.
  2. The company decided to escalate the matter to upper management for further investigation.
  3. We need to address this problem before it escalates into a larger crisis.

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