The security audit revealed multiple privilege escalations that could be exploited by attackers.

Before the product launch, the team reviewed several escalation plans to ensure rapid response to critical issues.

The diplomats credited the recent de-escalations with preventing a larger conflict.

Despite careful diplomacy, re-escalations of the conflict occurred in several regions last year.

The maintenance crew replaced the worn escalator barrels during the overnight shutdown.

During the station renovation, engineers inspected the escalator barrel for signs of water ingress and structural fatigue.

Military leaders cautioned that escalating drone strikes risked triggering vertical escalation.

The general warned that launching strikes beyond the current front could lead to horizontal escalation and draw neighboring countries into the war.