| This act precipitated a war between the families that escalated over time into all-encompassing civil discord in Tuscany. |
| An argument ensued over something or other and when it escalated, Wendy locked herself in the bathroom, telling him through the door to amscray. |
| The threat to foreign contractors has escalated in the past month following a series of kidnappings and murders. |
| The situation escalated, with villagers attacking each other with clubs and other weapons. |
| The noise downstairs escalated quickly from whispers and murmuring voices to sobs and wails. |
| As the violence escalated several Asian businesses along Legrams Lane were smashed. |
