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
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
Most climbers attempt the ascent with at least one Nepali guide, who do not require permits.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
The spacecraft, meanwhile, lost one of its engines during its ascent but was still able to make it into space.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Two years later Messner silenced all doubters, moreover, by traveling to the Tibetan side of Everest and making another ascent sans gas—this time entirely alone, without the support of Sherpas or anybody else.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
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