ascending

Example Sentences

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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

Notably, the depth of the correction successfully retested the prior bullish ascending triangle breakout from September 2025, confirming that former resistance had turned into support.

From Barron's • May 27, 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

"Mogging", for example, means being better looking than another man, and "ascending" is becoming better looking.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

Now the foot scratchings were deeper, more frequent, and they followed no direct ascending line.

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman