ascended

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Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra has ascended and she remained stagnant in polls following Swalwell’s exit, Porter has increasingly sought to redeem her image.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

Even when he ascended to the White House, he deployed the expression liberally, often aiming it at his staff and Cabinet members.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026

The role was first created in the 12th century and Lord Carrington - the son of a former Conservative cabinet minister - has held the office since King Charles ascended to the throne in 2022.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

By 2008, Mason had ascended to an executive role in Citi’s wealth-management division when the global financial crisis hit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

Twenty-five minutes before midnight, I strapped on my oxygen mask, switched on my headlamp, and ascended into the darkness.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer