ascent
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That could be a signal to the committee that Marvell’s recent ascent isn’t just a flash in the pan.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
Blanche's ascent to the top job at the DOJ on an interim basis came after his predecessor Bondi left the department at the beginning of April.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
Hyperliquid’s rapid ascent highlights the convergence between crypto and traditional finance.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
Both his loyal supporters and well-financed critics have a hard time explaining Becerra’s rapid ascent, with theories ranging from outright luck to a nefarious social media push.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
"If the comm system goes out during ascent, the time it takes to reacquire will be too long to do any good. The backups don't help us."
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
Vocabulary lists containing ascent
Some Tricky Homonyms
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This Week in Words: October 28 - November 3, 2017
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The Glass Menagerie
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