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ascending

[uh-sen-ding] / əˈsɛn dɪŋ /








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“I had the cool experience of actually ascending into the treehouse,” said Kim Cooper, co-owner of Esotouric tours and former visitors to the treehouse.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

The FAA works closely with launchers to carve out airspace for launches, keeping commercial air traffic out of areas where rockets are ascending.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 28, 2026

A mantle plume ascending from deep within the mantle whose constituent material differs chemically from the surrounding mantle and may include components derived from ancient oceanic crust.

From Science Daily Jul. 18, 2026

The sectors are listed by ascending price changes, excluding dividends, with the full index at the bottom.

From MarketWatch Jul. 7, 2026

From up there, Holmes can see everybody in the room and most of those ascending the front steps.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover




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