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ascension

[uh-sen-shuhn] / əˈsɛn ʃən /


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"DSA was essential to her initial ascension into politics, and they very well may be essential to her potential success for this election as well," Sadhwani said.

From Barron's ● Nov. 1, 2026

But its strangeness also seems appropriate, considering the epic oddity of the South African’s ascension from mistrusted Silicon Valley wannabe to ever-confident cheerleader for space dreams and electric vehicles.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026

Canada is the first Commonwealth country to put the King on its banknotes outside of Britain since his ascension to the throne.

From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026

That Jackson’s ascension by convention counts as normal is less a reflection of the process itself than a product of the preconvention roller coaster ride that brought Democrats to where they are now.

From Slate ● Jul. 24, 2026

There was nothing of the bird in this steady ascension.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor


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