ascent
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
His ascent in Taiwan's capital was streamed live on Netflix, which said there would be a delay on the live feed should the worst happen.
From BBC
"We also would like to return their hospital crutch left in our vehicle that one of them with a previous leg injury had used on the ascent but again, sadly no replies to date."
From BBC
His historic 2017 ascent of El Capitan without a rope was documented in the film Free Solo, which won an Academy Award.
From BBC
Honnold responded with a New York Times op-ed, writing that the decision wouldn’t change his approach to climbing, which already involved carefully weighing the risks and benefits of any serious ascent.
From Los Angeles Times
Climbers call the skyscraper ascent far easier technically, though physically demanding due to its repetitive moves.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
