Sentence examples for a swift escalation from inspiring English sources
The greatest red line for China would be the establishment of manned positions on the islands by Japan, an action which could prompt a swift escalation in hostility.
The overarching fear is that such a provocative act might lead to swift escalation, unleashing the kind of nuclear combat that has long been mankind's worst nightmare.
The swift escalation of alarmist rhetoric in the discussion of the south London "slave house" is part of a tendency today to interpret conflict and relationships through ideas about human depravity, malevolence and abuse.
The alliance is also putting itself under heavy pressure to act, particularly in light of the swift escalation of violence in the days leading up to the formal signing of the peace pact.
The swift escalation of the debate in the last month has stunned Republican supporters of the bipartisan Senate bill like Charles E. Grassley of Iowa, Orrin G. Hatch of Utah, Olympia J. Snowe of Maine and Pete V. Domenici of New Mexico.
Chinese leaders will argue that the establishment of the zone is designed to avoid such incidents, but given the extremely fast reaction times required for air interdiction and the relative inexperience of both the Chinese and Japanese air forces, the potential for swift escalation and possible miscalculation will increase.
The escalation in violence prompted a swift reaction at the United Nations where the Security Council unanimously approved the deployment of thousands of French and African Union troops to the troubled country.
There was a swift apology.
– was met with a swift "no".
