ascended
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McVay laments, usually lightheartedly, the loss of staff members that have ascended to become head coaches.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
He had ascended the throne aged just three and was crowned when he turned 18.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
"I think she has ascended to sainthood now."
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
Even as he ascended to Goldman’s C-suite, Blankfein said he styled himself conservatively.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026
The light poles and paved roads ascended the hills.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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