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

“The ServiceNow terminal value is actually ascending as evidenced by the RPO,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

A bullish ascending triangle pattern has taken shape.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

Abandoning the remaining condolences, Celia takes the card in hand and leaves the room, ascending a winding stair that leads to the upstairs parlor.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern