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ascent

[uh-sent] / əˈsɛnt /


NOUN
upward slope
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New York-based Mason is a minority investor in Ascent, and has sided with the Abu Dhabi fund in its dispute with Energy & Minerals Group, which controls Ascent as its private-equity sponsor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 13, 2026

There are several federal rules that you need to follow when setting the interest rate, says Justin Flach, managing director for wealth strategy at Ascent Private Capital Management for U.S.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 15, 2025

“I looked for that, too,” said John Digles, of Ascent Strategy Group, nominated for Outstanding Agency Professional.

From Slate • Mar. 3, 2025

Their labor of love has also turned into a full-fledged business, Ascent Flower, through which they host scheduled garden tours and plant sales.

From Seattle Times • May 22, 2024

"Ascent time: eight minutes, fourteen seconds. On course for Hermes intercept."

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir




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