ascension

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as·cen·sion | \ ə-ˈsen(t)-shən

Definition of ascension

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: the act or process of ascending

Ascension

geographical name

As·cen·sion | \ ə-ˈsen(t)-shən

Definition of Ascension (Entry 2 of 2)

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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Noun The play tells of his ascension to the presidency. the ascension of women in society

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun Along with the ascension and ebbing of Carlos’s career, Sewell conveys the more intimate aspects of the composer’s life. — Washington Post, "Wendy Carlos, the electronic music pioneer who happens to be transgender," 23 Oct. 2020 Trump’s ascension represent a significant change in the Party’s orientation, and, if so, will the change be temporary or lasting? — Nicholas Lemann, The New Yorker, "The Republican Identity Crisis After Trump," 23 Oct. 2020 Declining American investment in diplomacy began well before Donald Trump’s ascension to the presidency, but the current administration gave the decline new meaning. — Justin Sherman, Wired, "Trump's Un-American Failure to Protect Internet Freedom," 22 Oct. 2020 At one point during the hearings, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., appeared to reveal the inevitability of Barrett's ascension to the high court. — Nicholas Wu, USA TODAY, "Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court hearings lacked the drama that Brett Kavanaugh's proceedings had. Here's why.," 17 Oct. 2020 That run of honorable nominees ended with Donald Trump’s ascension in 2016. — Isaac Schorr, National Review, "The GOP Is Not Destined to Be Dominated by Cranks," 15 Oct. 2020 Wright made a quick ascension through the Braves' minor-league system. — Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al, "Buckhorn’s Kyle Wright has come a long way for the Atlanta Braves in 2020," 14 Oct. 2020 Barrett's confirmation hearings are set to begin Monday as Republicans rush to approve her ascension to the Supreme Court before the Nov. 3 election. — Michelle R. Smith And Michael Biesecker, Star Tribune, "High court nominee served as 'handmaid' in religious group," 7 Oct. 2020 Upshaw's ascension places him squarely in that group. — Orion Sang, Detroit Free Press, "This Michigan football DE has now 'got a butt.' And that's a good thing," 2 Oct. 2020

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