ascend

Example Sentences

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

From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026

There are also climbing nets that kids can use to ascend to the rafters to take care of the animals up top.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 14, 2026

The widespread caution in hiring now is frustrating job seekers and leading many employees within organizations to feel stuck in place, unable to ascend or take on new roles, workers and bosses say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 27, 2025

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

We have to build horns on our roofs so that the nagging once-people can slide up them and perhaps ascend to the stars, the source of pardon and love.

From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston