ascending

Example Sentences

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A beat-up, fourth-seeded Lakers team beating the ascending, fifth-seeded Rockets in the first round won’t top that.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

However, the 2013 US Open champion admits ascending to the top of a bunched leaderboard is a more daunting prospect than trying to catch one player.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

A bullish ascending triangle took shape starting last October, gaining 15% in the first week after a favorable tariff ruling.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Was he ranking that in ascending order of importance?

From Slate • Mar. 21, 2026

Beyond the bridge, the dirt path abandoned the banks of the Dudh Kosi and zigzagged up the steep canyon wall, ascending through aromatic stands of pine.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer