ascend

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The generals loosened their grip for a decade-long democratic experiment beginning in 2011, allowing Aung San Suu Kyi to ascend as civilian leader and steer a period of reform as the nation opened up.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

It isn’t getting easier to ascend to the highest ranks of McKinsey.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 19, 2025

The embrace from his extended community after he persevered through that tragedy and continued to ascend to musical stardom was palpable.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 24, 2025

A recent YouGov poll asked, “If the Rapture were to occur tonight, do you think you would be more likely to ascend to heaven or to be left behind?”

From Salon • Oct. 9, 2025

"Drogo, who is blood of my blood, commands me to tell you that he must ascend the Mother of Mountains this night, to sacrifice to the gods for his safe return."

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin