ascended
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And as he ascended, James Dolan even turned on the patriarch, blocking his then-78-year-old father’s dream deal with a satellite TV business.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 3, 2026
Colbert ascended to the pinnacle of US late-night TV when he was named host of the CBS flagship, shedding the character and employing his own voice.
From Barron's ● May 21, 2026
Both have been competing for California’s pivotal Latino vote, and the former Los Angeles mayor’s attacks have become increasingly aggressive as Becerra has ascended in the governor’s race.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 7, 2026
When OpenAI was formed, Musk's star had fully ascended.
From BBC ● Apr. 28, 2026
A moment later, I paused to take another photo, this one looking down the Southeast Ridge, the route we had ascended.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
