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escalating

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﹒Increasing rapidly in intensity, magnitude, or extent.

﹒Rising or becoming more serious, complex, or aggressive.

Examples

﹒The escalating tension between the two countries has led to increased military presence at the border.

﹒She felt a sense of panic as the escalating costs of the renovation began to exceed her budget.

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