ascending

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The setup emerged after the stock failed to break above a bullish ascending triangle in late February, encountering resistance near the $125 level on three separate occasions.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 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

The sectors are sorted by current forward P/E, ascending, with the full index at the bottom.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 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

Except for a handful of doctors, government officials, and family friends who would enter the Petersen house, that glimpse of the president ascending the stairs was the last time Americans saw Abraham Lincoln alive.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson