ascend

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Find the right back street just south of the French Quarter, ascend a set of stairs and you’ll find Habakuk Fine Coffee and Bistro, a Michelin Bib Gourmand winner.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

Like his lead character, Ford himself had to ascend in clout to direct this script, which he launched on the Black List in 2014.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

He was also the youngest man to ascend to the world number one ranking.

From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026

A recent YouGov poll asked, “If the Rapture were to occur tonight, do you think you would be more likely to ascend to heaven or to be left behind?”

From Salon • Oct. 9, 2025

"Drogo, who is blood of my blood, commands me to tell you that he must ascend the Mother of Mountains this night, to sacrifice to the gods for his safe return."

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin