ascended
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Pope Leo XIV, who ascended to the throne of St. Peter last year, has already made six overseas trips.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
"I think she has ascended to sainthood now."
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
He had an Ivy League degree, earned his MD and Ph.D. at world-class institutions and ascended to the C-suite of a prestigious organization.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
He also reflected on his career thus far — he quickly ascended to fame in 2019 with his viral hit “Old Town Road” — and teased that new music is on the way.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026
The fourth seed, a river reed, ascended and pressed against the rocky ceiling of the Third World.
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
