ascent

Example Sentences

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The athletes climb approximately 230 feet in elevation on the ascent portion of the race — about 2½ times the elevation gain of “Heartbreak Hill” in the Boston Marathon.

From Los Angeles Times

That small break in the price’s ascent could have investors taking profits.

From Barron's

At age 31 he was tapped to relaunch Warner’s Elektra Records, where he helped lay the groundwork for the ascent of Bruno Mars.

From Los Angeles Times

Prices first surged late Wednesday night, just as East Asia traders were starting their day, and then resumed their ascent around 8 a.m.

From Barron's

His ascent in Taiwan's capital was streamed live on Netflix, which said there would be a delay on the live feed should the worst happen.

From BBC