ascended
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Though Democrats flocked to support Becerra as he rapidly ascended in the primary election polls, he won largely without help from unions or influential organizations such as the California Medical Assn.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026
At the Texas event, Tesla set up a gigantic C-shaped ramp, and the Roadster ascended to the top of the curve.
From Slate ● Oct. 19, 2026
But by the time Paxton had ascended through the state House and Senate to become attorney general in 2015, he was beginning to weather a series of controversies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026
He had ascended the throne aged just three and was crowned when he turned 18.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
Soon the raft ascended into a thick cloud that smelled like wet coals.
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
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