quickly escalate

Frequency: 8.015.5 per million words

Used to describe a situation that worsens at a fast pace.

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Examples (10)

  • The protest quickly escalated into a riot after police forces intervened.
  • Without a mediator, the simple disagreement could quickly escalate.
  • The online argument quickly escalated when users started posting personal insults.
  • Management is worried that the strike could quickly escalate and affect national supply chains.
  • The financial crisis has quickly escalated, threatening the stability of global markets.
  • It was shocking to see how a minor traffic incident could quickly escalate into a violent confrontation.
  • If diplomatic talks fail, the regional conflict might quickly escalate into a full-scale war.
  • The company tried to contain the PR disaster, but the situation quickly escalated on social media.
  • A coach's primary role is to ensure that on-field disputes don't quickly escalate.
  • The wildfire threat will quickly escalate if the winds pick up.