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  • present participle of ascend.
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ascending

[uh-sen-ding] / əˈsɛn dɪŋ /








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He genuinely liked the material, and he liked the way we were ascending, building our audience and growing creatively and commercially.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

Ten stocks survived this winnowing process, and they are listed in ascending order of their volatility.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

More recently, the stock attempted to stabilize within a bullish ascending triangle, repeatedly stalling at the very round $200 number.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Leo Kelly—a devout Christian Iowan who was seen ascending the Senate dais, leafing through sensitive documents, and praying in the chamber—described it as “a blessing.”

From Slate • May 28, 2026

She began to climb the staircase, but I stopped her, saying: 'Miss Kenton, please don't think me unduly improper in not ascending to see my father in his deceased condition just at this moment.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro




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