ascended
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Even as he ascended to Goldman’s C-suite, Blankfein said he styled himself conservatively.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
Under Kidd’s leadership, the Mavericks ascended to the NBA Finals in 2024.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 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
Thirty-four-year-old Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ascended the platform to address the crowd, easing into his prepared remarks.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
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