ascended

Example Sentences

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Colbert ascended to the pinnacle of US late-night TV when he was named host of the CBS flagship, shedding the character and employing his own voice.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra has ascended and she remained stagnant in polls following Swalwell’s exit, Porter has increasingly sought to redeem her image.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

Even when he ascended to the White House, he deployed the expression liberally, often aiming it at his staff and Cabinet members.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026

But it was with Wales that he ascended to another plane.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

I tucked it into my T-shirt and patted it against my chest, nodding to Miig, then ascended.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline