ascended
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Colbert ascended to the pinnacle of US late-night TV when he was named host of the CBS flagship, shedding the character and employing his own voice.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
Under Kidd’s leadership, the Mavericks ascended to the NBA Finals in 2024.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
When OpenAI was formed, Musk's star had fully ascended.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
Even when he ascended to the White House, he deployed the expression liberally, often aiming it at his staff and Cabinet members.
From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026
Glenn ascended to the podium, grinning broadly as he stood behind a sign reading spacetown, usa.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
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