ascended

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The Knicks have slowly and steadily ascended to the top of the NBA, advancing one playoff round farther each year—conference semifinals, conference finals, and the NBA Finals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra has ascended and she remained stagnant in polls following Swalwell’s exit, Porter has increasingly sought to redeem her image.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

The moderate exuberance that prevailed a year ago as Friedrich Merz ascended to the chancellorship and Berlin released its constitutional “debt brake” has given way to gloom.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

When OpenAI was formed, Musk's star had fully ascended.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

At night, the Master Librarian wore the same long velvet robes he wore during the day, and they swished and slithered across the floor as he ascended the steps to one of the alcoves.

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee