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ascension

[uh-sen-shuhn] / əˈsɛn ʃən /


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Bell's ascension was accelerated by England dropping seamer Cross last summer.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

One career is nearing its end while the other career is in ascension, but both should be acknowledged for the exuberance they bring to the game.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

I mean, one of the first controversies that surfaced after Trump’s initial ascension in 2016 centered around a photo shoot starring Kathy Griffin.

From Slate • Feb. 12, 2026

His ascension will, save for any unexpected snafus, mark the end of a decade-plus search for a lasting successor to Bob Iger that has been marked by delays, missteps and reversals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

A few feet of ascension was possible if you kicked wildly, but no more.

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman




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