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ascendancy

[uh-sen-duhn-see] / əˈsɛn dən si /


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The ascendancy of AI, however, is not having the same effect on broader public opinion.

From MarketWatch Jun. 27, 2026

Guehi became central to England's plans during Euro 2024 and his ascendancy at international level was expected to rise further under Tuchel.

From BBC Jun. 12, 2026

Hence the ascendancy of Taylor Frankie Paul, queen of MomTok and “Mormon Wives,” a woman known for her lack of filter and habit of putting it all out there.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 21, 2026

Kim Jong Un was virtually unknown until a few years before his ascendancy atop the country in 2011.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 13, 2026

The nature of the circus trainer’s ascendancy is psychological.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel




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