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ascent

noun as in upward movement

noun as in upward slope

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His return to Ireland in 1996, to work under fellow New Zealander Murray Kidd, who had coached at Garryowen, marked the beginning of his coaching ascent.

From BBC

Tung has been tight-lipped about his ascent to the country’s busiest circuit.

Bordalas' own story mirrors those of his teams: a tale of survival, graft and improbable ascent.

From BBC

But though “Lurker” could certainly push the envelope further, Matthew’s ascent, fall from grace and gradual climb back up wouldn’t feel as realistic as it needs to for the film to land its sickly ending.

From Salon

The group will begin their trip in late September and begin their ascent on Oct.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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