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ascendancy

[uh-sen-duhn-see] / əˈsɛn dən si /


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Disraeli, who was briefly prime minister in 1868 and again from 1874 to 1880, revived the Conservative Party to enable its political ascendancy in the 20th century.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026

The ascendancy of AI, however, is not having the same effect on broader public opinion.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 27, 2026

It has been a theme during Leeds' season, starting in November when Manchester City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma went down as the West Yorkshire club were in the ascendancy at Etihad Stadium.

From BBC ● Apr. 27, 2026

Hence the ascendancy of Taylor Frankie Paul, queen of MomTok and “Mormon Wives,” a woman known for her lack of filter and habit of putting it all out there.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 21, 2026

In sharp contrast, take ‘If ye love me’, composed by Thomas Tallis for the Chapel Royal of Edward VI when Protestant reforms were in the ascendancy.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall




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