ascending

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Andy Grove worked at Intel for almost 20 years before ascending to CEO in 1987, becoming one of our greatest immigrant success stories along the way.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

Note how the depth of the cup base successfully retested the ascending triangle breakout on March 20.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

“The ServiceNow terminal value is actually ascending as evidenced by the RPO,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

Since ascending to the throne of St. Peter, Leo has frequently clashed with the administration on issues ranging from immigration to foreign policy, emphasizing humanitarian concerns and diplomacy over force.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

This time, she had left the beach behind entirely; she was floating, hovering up high, ascending toward the glass windows set into thick, frozen walls.

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo