ascended
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On the losing side in the final against Spain in 2023, the 34-year-old ascended to third on the all-time appearances list for the Lionesses this year.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 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
The Knicks have slowly and steadily ascended to the top of the NBA, advancing one playoff round farther each year—conference semifinals, conference finals, and the NBA Finals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 3, 2026
Colbert ascended to the pinnacle of US late-night TV when he was named host of the CBS flagship, shedding the character and employing his own voice.
From Barron's ● May 21, 2026
As he ascended the steps, two at a time, he saw Kyle Keeley and his entire entourage running down a staircase from the third floor.
From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein
