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verb become/make sth worse ADV. rapidly | steadily Violence between the two sides has been steadily escalating. | suddenly PREP. into The conflict could escalate rapidly into a full-scale war. increase ADV. sharply The cost of raw materials has escalated sharply.
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verb to increase or intensify: The rioting seems certain to escalate.
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