However, the controversy over communion escalated with the candidacy of Mr. Kerry.

The controversy has escalated to what has been called "diplomatic war".

The controversy about gunwalking in Fast and Furious had been escalating steadily for 10 months.

The controversy escalated into what became known as l'Affaire Michaud.

The controversy around Daphne's and Hari's relationship escalates to a surprising degree.

The controversy escalated into lawsuits and a federal investigation.

The controversy gradually escalated into a general debate over the values of the Enlightenment and the value of reason itself.

It is no secret that controversy about the meaning of the amendment has escalated in recent years.

Torre knows that complaints and controversies escalate when losing increases.

The political controversy escalated into the Bosnian War, which would last until the autumn of 1995.