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The play tells of his ascension to the presidency.
the ascension of women in society
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D’Astous averages nearly 19 minutes a night, which makes his quick ascension more remarkable.
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Eduardo A. Encina, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
Her ascension to the top spot on the lineup marked a first for women in rap.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2026
Daniel Jackson — who has himself died and ascended to a higher plane of existence — returns to the show to console Jack, offering him his own path to ascension.
—Daryl Baxter, Space.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Trump linked the pope’s ascension to his return to office as president.
—Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2026
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Eduardo A. Encina, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
Her ascension to the top spot on the lineup marked a first for women in rap.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2026
Daniel Jackson — who has himself died and ascended to a higher plane of existence — returns to the show to console Jack, offering him his own path to ascension.
—Daryl Baxter, Space.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Trump linked the pope’s ascension to his return to office as president.
—Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2026
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“Ascension.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ascension. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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ascension
noun
as·cen·sion
ə-ˈsen-chən 
: the act or process of ascending
Geographical Definition
Ascension
geographical name
As·cen·sion
ə-ˈsen(t)-shən
isolated island in the South Atlantic belonging to the British colony of Saint Helena area 34 square miles (88 square kilometers), population 1400
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