He didn't tell her of his escalating concerns over the Shipton case, nor, surprisingly did she ask about it.
Fatty tissue is more likely to be resistant to the effects of insulin, causing escalating glucose levels.
The penalty for failure was escalating.
But we need to go further if we are to avoid the double jeopardy of worsening social problems and escalating tax bills.
It also supports dual alarm times and a gradual escalating alarm volume.