es·ca·la·tor
ˈe-skə-ˌlā-tər 
nonstandard
-skyə-
1
a
: a power-driven set of stairs arranged like an endless belt that ascend or descend continuously
b
: an upward course suggestive of an escalator
a never-stopping escalator of economic progress—
D. W. Brogan
D. W. Brogan2
: an escalator clause or provision
: providing for a periodic proportional upward or downward adjustment (as of prices or wages)
an escalator arrangement tying the base pay … to living costs—New York Times
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Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2025
However, the 26-year-old outfielder chose the Mets’ record-setting offer of 15 years, $765 million with escalators that could bring the total value over $800 million.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 29 Jan. 2025
Alongside the escalators and signs for the now-defunct movie theater in the carcass of what was once L.A.’s premiere shopping mall, dozens of government agencies have gathered to offer fire aid.
—Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
The airport also posted an adorable video on Instagram of employees doing some fun activities with the bunny throughout the airport, like going on escalator rides and drinking at an airport bar.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 6 Feb. 2025
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No fancy grocery stores or restaurants or department stores with escalators and perfume counters.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2025
However, the 26-year-old outfielder chose the Mets’ record-setting offer of 15 years, $765 million with escalators that could bring the total value over $800 million.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 29 Jan. 2025
Alongside the escalators and signs for the now-defunct movie theater in the carcass of what was once L.A.’s premiere shopping mall, dozens of government agencies have gathered to offer fire aid.
—Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
The airport also posted an adorable video on Instagram of employees doing some fun activities with the bunny throughout the airport, like going on escalator rides and drinking at an airport bar.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 6 Feb. 2025
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“Escalator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/escalator. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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