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Recent Examples of ascension But for Ukraine, the Middle East, Russia and China, Mr. Rubio’s ascension underscores the president’s determination to speak with one, unified voice. Michael D. Shear, New York Times, 2 May 2025 But despite local protests and concerns about euro zone ascension, at least in the long term the benefits for the country outweigh any negatives, Allianz SE’s Groeschl argued. Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 10 June 2025 This handcrafted sculpture has intricate interwoven patterns to conjure a layered visual experience, evoking a dynamic sense of movement and ascension. Kissa Castaneda, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025 Instead, his ascension is directly attached to his ability to help rejuvenate a dreadful offense threatening to compromise a promising season. Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for ascension
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Noun
  • Progressive Challenger Emerges as New Target Back home, the rapid ascent of Zohran Mamdani—a Democratic Socialist who upset Andrew Cuomo in New York City's mayoral primary—has given Trump a fresh political foil.
    Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025
  • The historical drama produced by MGM Television follows the couple’s ascent.
    Abigail Lee, Variety, 25 June 2025
Noun
  • Opinions vary on where Florida’s 2025 All-American guard will land Wednesday night, but Clayton’s climb into the first round of the NBA draft was solidified by the time the Gators claimed the national championship on April 7.
    Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 June 2025
  • With performance bonuses now tied to client satisfaction instead of raw shift hours, the agency sees visit capacity climb, overtime costs fall and word-of-mouth referrals surge.
    Aaron Marcum, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025

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“Ascension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascension. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.

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