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
When Bunch ascended to his top job in 2019, he was celebrated as the first African-American and first historian in the Secretary role—his 13 predecessors all hailed from scientific, business or legal fields.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
"I think she has ascended to sainthood now."
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
He wanted to say more, but his mother ascended the short set of steps to the stage, Reverend Okonjo behind her.
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
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