ascending

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Andy Grove worked at Intel for almost 20 years before ascending to CEO in 1987, becoming one of our greatest immigrant success stories along the way.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

"Mogging", for example, means being better looking than another man, and "ascending" is becoming better looking.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

Since ascending to the throne of St. Peter, Leo has frequently clashed with the administration on issues ranging from immigration to foreign policy, emphasizing humanitarian concerns and diplomacy over force.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 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

Some pitches will get more emphasis than others; some will be used one way in an ascending melody and another way in a descending melody; some will be used in certain types of ornaments.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones