ascended
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He soon ascended from nonfactor to legitimate contender.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026
At the Texas event, Tesla set up a gigantic C-shaped ramp, and the Roadster ascended to the top of the curve.
From Slate ● Oct. 19, 2026
But by the time Paxton had ascended through the state House and Senate to become attorney general in 2015, he was beginning to weather a series of controversies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026
Harald then ascended to the throne when Olav died on 17 January 1991.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
He carefully ascended the steps to the stage and walked the seeming half mile to the middle, where two microphones stood.
From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner
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