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ascent

[uh-sent] / əˈsɛnt /


NOUN
upward slope
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That could be a signal to the committee that Marvell’s recent ascent isn’t just a flash in the pan.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

The Knicks’ turnaround is attributed to Dolan ceding control and hiring Leon Rose as president in 2020, leading to the team’s steady ascent.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

John McClain, a musician and record executive who helped power Janet Jackson’s ascent to pop stardom before serving as a co-executor of the estate of Jackson’s brother Michael, died Tuesday in Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Most climbers attempt the ascent with at least one Nepali guide, who do not require permits.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

In 1966 he’d made the first ascent of the Vinson Massif, Antarctica’s highest point.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer




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