ascending

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Ten stocks survived this winnowing process, and they are listed in ascending order of their volatility.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

More recently, the stock attempted to stabilize within a bullish ascending triangle, repeatedly stalling at the very round $200 number.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Leo Kelly—a devout Christian Iowan who was seen ascending the Senate dais, leafing through sensitive documents, and praying in the chamber—described it as “a blessing.”

From Slate • May 28, 2026

“When China is ascending to become a global power, that makes your choice much easier,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

It takes forever for him to get to the top—usually he bounds, but today he’s a man ascending the scaffold.

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins