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Recent Examples of ascendancy But the accolades and his ascendancy in the agency could not overcome Mr. Hill’s feelings of guilt. Richard Goldstein, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025 Generational shift caused by the passing of the Silent Generation and the ascendancy of the more culturally permissive baby boomers? Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 7 Feb. 2025 The president seems bent on taking America back to that pre-World War I era of peace, prosperity, national pride, and the American ascendancy. Robert W. Merry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Mar. 2025 Prediction 2: As-A-Service Models Will Dominate The subscription economy continues its ascendancy, reshaping how businesses procure and utilize technology. Jonathan Nikols, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ascendancy
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Noun
  • Regarding $100 Million All-Star, MVP This year, it's been more of the same dominance for Skenes, as he's made eight starts, sporting a 2.77 ERA with 47 strikeouts across 48.2 innings pitched.
    Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 May 2025
  • Jada assured that all Los Angeles artists get spins in their hometown, however, Fat Joe had more to say about the Grammy-winner’s dominance.
    DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 9 May 2025
Noun
  • All of that has culminated in domination at Quail Hollow.
    Kendall Capps, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
  • The group’s No. 1 run began in July 2019, when Del Barrio Hasta Aquí debuted at the summit, becoming its longest-leading set to date, with an 18-week domination.
    Pamela Bustios, Billboard, 12 May 2025
Noun
  • Oasis enjoyed one of the longest reigns ever as one of the most commercially successful bands in the United Kingdom.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
  • Historic conclave commences Roman Catholic cardinals enter a secluded conclave in the Vatican to select a pontiff to replace Pope Francis, a beloved figure whose 12-year reign ended with his death April 21 at age 88.
    Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 8 May 2025
Noun
  • And while the watch world has had a Formula 1 obsession as of late—as brands compete for supremacy in the sport—this watch actually flew under the radar for a time, with Leclerc wearing it all the way back at the Bahrain GP a month ago without anyone really noticing.
    Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 12 May 2025
  • Global Competition Is Fiercer Than Ever While the U.S. once held an undisputed lead in R&D, nations such as China, Germany and Japan are rapidly closing the gap, vying for supremacy in fields like artificial intelligence, quantum science and sustainable energy technologies.
    Justin Schwartz, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025

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