ascension

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I mean, one of the first controversies that surfaced after Trump’s initial ascension in 2016 centered around a photo shoot starring Kathy Griffin.

From Slate • Feb. 12, 2026

But it’s not as though Gabbard’s ascension to director of intelligence was Hawaii’s loss and America’s gain.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026

The tide began to shift after his 2013 death and the ascension of Maduro, a former trade union leader who lacked the charisma of his mentor.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 19, 2026

His ascension has happened as Disney is in the midst of a closely watched CEO succession process.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 24, 2025

Especially when Eril-Fane invited him to join the ascension to the citadel.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor