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were escalation
noun
An increase or rise, especially one to counteract a perceived discrepancy
Exact(1)
The four biggest categories were escalation of disputes, gang-related shootings, accidental suicides, and suicides".
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The thrill is escalation.
"It is escalation all around the city".
Chief among them is escalation mode.
Another possibility would be escalation beyond the point of no return.
So is "escalation" accurate? 2 no. 2 yes. 2 maybe.
That is to say, this is not about aggressive diplomacy, this is escalation.
According to David S. Goyer, the primary theme of The Dark Knight is escalation.
"That is an escalation," he said.
There will be another escalation for sure.
"It is an escalation in their fight against the authorities".
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