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ascent

[uh-sent] / əˈsɛnt /


NOUN
upward slope
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Authorities said the hikers had begun their ascent in favourable weather, but conditions quickly worsened due to the altitude and the area's terrain.

From BBC

The ascent of behavioral economics was complete, or at least so it seemed.

From The Wall Street Journal

Japanese government bond yields continued their ascent, with the 10-year yield hitting a 26-year high, on expectations for further rate increases by the Bank of Japan.

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s a triumphant exchange written to buoy our hope that the next season of “The Bear” will be about its ascent instead of its demise.

From Salon

His ascent took place as the Western Roman Empire was in decline.

From The Wall Street Journal