ascended
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Pope Leo XIV, who ascended to the throne of St. Peter last year, has already made six overseas trips.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
McVay laments, usually lightheartedly, the loss of staff members that have ascended to become head coaches.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
King Oyo ascended the throne in 1995 and became an international curiosity because of his young age.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
"I think she has ascended to sainthood now."
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
Oliver waited for the rope to steady, then ascended the rope Navy SEAL-style by locking it between his feet and squatting and stepping all the way up to the top.
From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser
