major escalation

Examples (10)

• The deployment of troops to the border represents a major escalation of the conflict.
• Any disruption to the supply chain could lead to a major escalation in prices.
• The police response to the peaceful protest was seen as a major escalation of tensions.
• Diplomats are working around the clock to prevent a major escalation of the trade war.
• The assassination of the archduke triggered a major escalation that led to World War I.
• Without immediate intervention, we risk a major escalation of the humanitarian crisis.
• The state-sponsored cyberattack marked a major escalation in digital warfare.
• Filing this lawsuit constitutes a major escalation in their dispute with the competitor.
• The rhetoric from both sides is fueling what could become a major escalation.
• Refusing to apologize was a major escalation of their personal argument.