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
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
Langbein’s Monica — having finally transcended her past and ascended to spiritual omniscience — becomes Jean’s interlocutor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 2026
Moss hoisted his bike up on his right shoulder and ascended the stairs, glancing at the posters for concerts and plays from decades past in San Francisco.
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
