ascendancy
Example Sentences
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Anisimova was slowly gaining the ascendancy and after a hold to love she made her move as Wang was serving to stay alive, earning a set point.
From Barron's
If Scotland can claim the ascendancy and score early, they will surely keep looking for further goals.
From BBC
Swiss stopper Sommer saved from Marc Pubill as well, with the hosts in the ascendancy in the final stages, and they eventually got their second in the third minute of stoppage time.
From Barron's
At any time, one strain will be in the ascendancy and be the most likely to cause trouble in winter.
From BBC
Rahul and Pant are the two most experienced members of the new-look India top order and they needed all of their nous to guide their team into the ascendancy.
From BBC
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