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L'escalation
A rapid intensification of a conflict or tension. Italian borrows the English word "escalation" directly; the native verb "inasprire" means to make sharper or worse.
Examples in context
L'escalation militare allarmò la comunità internazionale.
The military escalation alarmed the international community.
I diplomatici tentarono di fermare l'escalation.
Diplomats tried to stop the escalation.
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