ascent
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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
Hyperliquid’s rapid ascent highlights the convergence between crypto and traditional finance.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
Both his loyal supporters and well-financed critics have a hard time explaining Becerra’s rapid ascent, with theories ranging from outright luck to a nefarious social media push.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
Most climbers attempt the ascent with at least one Nepali guide, who do not require permits.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
Even the Silkworm, looking white and thin and completely exhausted, came creeping out of the tunnel to watch this miraculous ascent.
From "James and the Giant Peach" by Roald Dahl
Vocabulary lists containing ascent
Some Tricky Homonyms
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This Week in Words: October 28 - November 3, 2017
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The Glass Menagerie
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