Iran and Iraq bombarded each other's capitals with missiles today, continuing a dramatic escalation of attacks on cities.

The al-Harethi operation also marked a dramatic escalation of the American war on terrorism.

This local publicity was mirrored by a dramatic escalation in the national expenditure on public relations by all the major organizations concerned with nuclear power.

If true, the blast would mark a dramatic escalation in a shadow war over the Iranian nuclear programme.

"The ministers decided there is no quick fix, that a dramatic escalation would not bring a magic solution."

In 1974, there was a dramatic escalation in the world price that peaked at around US$0.67 per pound of sugar.

This increase in plastic production has resulted in a dramatic escalation in the number of animals harmed by plastic pollution.

In a dramatic escalation of a previously low-key practice, clubs this winter have unleashed a new negotiating weapon: the minor league contract for major league players.

Epidemiologists term this dramatic escalation the "tipping point."

However, there has been a dramatic escalation of abuses since his ouster.