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
Under Kidd’s leadership, the Mavericks ascended to the NBA Finals in 2024.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
When OpenAI was formed, Musk's star had fully ascended.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
Even when he ascended to the White House, he deployed the expression liberally, often aiming it at his staff and Cabinet members.
From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026
Nehemia, who might someday pose a threat to the King of Adarlan’s rule over her home country when she ascended to the throne.
From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas
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