Sentence examples for substantial further escalation from inspiring English sources

He defended the EU's "calibrated" approach to the situation in Ukraine from criticism it was being too soft on Russia, saying "far-reaching" economic sanctions would result in the event of a substantial further escalation.

But the way forward is not through escalating antagonism -- if further escalation is even possible at this point.

James had no interest in further escalation.

"We take the position that any further escalation is unacceptable".

The move represents a further escalation of the crisis between the countries.

Drugs advisers fear further escalation in the drugs war ahead of an election.

Another North Korean nuclear test could lead the Trump Administration to respond — and potentially further escalation.

"Nor will Russia be dislodged from Crimea nor deterred from further escalation by military force".

Chancellor Angela Merkel had to step in to prevent further escalation in the distracting war of words.

Obviously, a further escalation of the crisis could start to really hurt the economy".

That doesn't mean the risks of further escalation are not present.