Sentence examples for which could escalate from inspiring English sources

It is likely they may be too tired to think about the consequences of their unseemly behavior, which could escalate into physical confrontation.

Opponents argued it made the US role transparent, which could escalate the conflict to superpower level; might increase the risk of retaliation against staging-area Pakistan; and created a threat that terrorists would get possession of the weapon.

But with Wall Street holding less sway in Washington, the trade war (which could escalate this week; more on that below) might mean that such relationships won't pay off.

And, according to the Associated Press, a child was present in the home where the incident took place, which could escalate or add to charges that could potentially be filed against Voynov.

Romney got so upset, the Secret Service might be wise to move to Def-Con 4 for the final mano-a-mano at Lynn University in Boca Raton, which could escalate from more mere malarkey to full body contact.

Supporters of having cameras on during all public encounters, except during breaks and when off-duty, argue this will curb "selective recording" accusations and prevent turning cameras on mid-confrontation, which could escalate violence.

Mr. Abe, who came to power in December, has said he might place government officials on the islands, which could further escalate the confrontation with China.

There could be a process of "outbidding" under way between these two groups, which could well escalate the violence inside Tunisia.

Contingency plans for a no-deal departure drawn up by the National Police Coordination Centre warned that shortages of medicine could "feed civil disorder", while price rises could prompt "widespread protest which could then escalate into disorder".

I think the Korean crisis has already crossed the threshold into a danger zone that is quite threatening and that could trigger either side to employ force ― presumably conventional forces first, but that which could then escalate to the use of nuclear weapons.

I urge you to reject direct actions which call for you to push forward and "take back land". This would invite a counter attack from law enforcement which could quickly escalate into violent conflict, negating the purpose of your presence, which is to defend native sovereignty, civil rights and environmental justice.