dramatic escalation

Frequency: 7.815.1 per million words

describes a large and often sudden increase in severity or intensity

escalationADJECTIVE + escalation

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dramatic

Examples (10)

  • The reorganization has led to a dramatic escalation in costs.
  • The border dispute saw a dramatic escalation when troops were deployed.
  • Diplomats are working to prevent a dramatic escalation of the crisis.
  • The protests underwent a dramatic escalation over the weekend, with clashes between police and demonstrators.
  • We are witnessing a dramatic escalation in the trade war between the two nations.
  • What began as a simple disagreement resulted in a dramatic escalation of their argument.
  • The cyberattack represented a dramatic escalation in hostilities between the rival companies.
  • Health officials are concerned about the dramatic escalation of new cases in the region.
  • The senator's speech marked a dramatic escalation of rhetoric against the opposition.
  • The wildfire season experienced a dramatic escalation due to unprecedented drought conditions.