ascended
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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
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
But it was with Wales that he ascended to another plane.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
Almost without realizing it, Shilling ascended into the upper middle class.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
Moss ascended the steps to the stage and found his mama crouched down behind the pulpit.
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
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