ascend

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He was also the youngest man to ascend to the world number one ranking.

From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026

It isn’t getting easier to ascend to the highest ranks of McKinsey.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 19, 2025

The embrace from his extended community after he persevered through that tragedy and continued to ascend to musical stardom was palpable.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 24, 2025

A recent YouGov poll asked, “If the Rapture were to occur tonight, do you think you would be more likely to ascend to heaven or to be left behind?”

From Salon • Oct. 9, 2025

Precisely one minute before the hour, they each ascend their respective platforms and pull from their backs shimmering black bows and arrows.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern