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ascent

[uh-sent] / əˈsɛnt /


NOUN
upward slope
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This season, they will have a long runway followed by a dramatically sharp ascent.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Researchers found that much of the magma's rise happened quietly, with relatively little seismic activity during its ascent.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

But Adhikari's ascent has also been shadowed by repeated controversy over inflammatory and communal remarks.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Lumentum Holdings is about to become the newest member of the Nasdaq-100 index, further signaling the optical-technology maker’s rapid ascent.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

The sudden ascent left her mouth dry and her stomach tingling.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull




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