climb

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It was a big part of the reason why gold prices began a relatively steady climb in 2022 to repeatedly reach fresh record highs.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

When he set off for his first climb on 5 April, Daniel, from Merthyr Tydfil, was aiming to beat the previous record of 365 climbs in one calendar year, set by Des Lally in 2019.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Elevator speeds continued to climb through the late 20th century, reaching over 20 miles an hour in the 1990s.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

This saw the capsule dip into the upper atmosphere, briefly climb again, then plunge back in so as to best cope with the heat, G-forces and splashdown accuracy needed.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

You climb a steep hill, too steep for the dogs, so you get off the sled and push.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell