ascended

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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

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

Rock climber Alex Honnold, a California native, has ascended the Taipei 101 skyscraper without any ropes or protective equipment.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Almost without realizing it, Shilling ascended into the upper middle class.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 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