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ascent

[uh-sent] / əˈsɛnt /


NOUN
upward slope
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As most mountaineers attempt the ascent with the help of at least one Nepali guide, about a thousand climbers are expected to head for the summit in the next few days.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

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

The father-son duo has also done a night time ascent of Yr Wyddfa to practise finding their way in the dark.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

C. P. Ellis’ ascent to power in the Ku Klux Klan paralleled Ann Atwater’s own steady climb through the ranks of community activists.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson




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