ascended
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McVay laments, usually lightheartedly, the loss of staff members that have ascended to become head coaches.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
"I think she has ascended to sainthood now."
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
He had an Ivy League degree, earned his MD and Ph.D. at world-class institutions and ascended to the C-suite of a prestigious organization.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
Al-Aqsa is mentioned in the Quran, and it is from where Muslims believe the Prophet Muhammad ascended to Heaven.
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026
With the lantern and basket in one paw and the jug in the other, Cornflower ascended the steps at the south-east corner of the wall.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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