How to Use ascension in a Sentence

ascension

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  • The play tells of his ascension to the presidency.
  • And what does Johnson’s ascension say about the state of the GOP and the country?
    — The Editors, The Atlantic, 27 Oct. 2023
  • Maybe now Rhaenys sees a path for her own ascension to the Throne.
    — Lauren Puckett-Pope, ELLE, 17 Oct. 2022
  • The sheer absurdity of Tom’s ascension was one of the highlights of the episode.
    — Matthew Gilbert, BostonGlobe.com, 29 May 2023
  • And his jump was just a logical ascension of the chase.
    — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 29 July 2023
  • The other part of Pfaadt’s ascension is, of course, his talent.
    — The Arizona Republic, 28 Apr. 2023
  • Furphy’s ascension has been the story of the season for the Jayhawks.
    — Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 4 Feb. 2024
  • It’s taken a brutal price war with Elon Musk and an ascension to the top of the Chinese car pyramid to change that.
    — Byryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 28 Jan. 2024
  • On one hand, that is a reminder of the company’s ascension.
    — Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2024
  • The histories note Noah's rough start, and his rapid post-2016 ascension.
    — Darren Franich, EW.com, 9 Dec. 2022
  • What's more, upon King William's ascension to the throne, his wife, Princess Kate, would become queen.
    — USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2024
  • The date marks the anniversary of her own ascension to the throne in 1972, following the death of her father, King Frederik IX.
    — Andrea Vacchiano, Fox News, 31 Dec. 2023
  • His resounding win continued his rapid ascension to the top of the game.
    — Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2023
  • Recognition that this ascension to the throne comes amid a changing world.
    — Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 7 May 2023
  • And according to Palmer, Auburn’s ascension back towards the top of the college football ranks hinges on one key piece.
    — Ainslie Lee | Alee@al.com, al, 30 Aug. 2023
  • Inspired by the Supremes, the film tracked the life of New York girl group and culminated with the industry ascension of the main character.
    — Brooklyn White, Essence, 26 Nov. 2022
  • So what did the disciples do after the ascension of Jesus?
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Nov. 2022
  • Yes, these movies were the ones that introduced us to the microscopic realm that would play a part in the new villain’s ascension to power.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 13 Dec. 2023
  • In reaction, bond yields continued their relatively rapid ascension, taking the wind out of the sails of stocks by the end of the week.
    — Bill Stone, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2023
  • The Grayslake North junior’s ascension to starting quarterback has been years in the making.
    — Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2023
  • His rapid ascension up the depth chart, from No. 3 to Colts starter in less than two weeks, is only part of this week’s surprising storyline.
    — Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 30 Oct. 2022
  • Part of his ascension came from taking on the role of a strategic partner to his predecessor.
    — Chris Morris, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2023
  • But this single, which didn't crack the top 40, is the highlight of the release with its propulsive beat, gorgeous ascension of synths and a hook that defines earworm.
    — Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2022
  • The mass ascension to the skies happens daily around sunset when the bats fly east along the bayou before scattering.
    — Anna Mazurek, Chron, 2 Jan. 2023
  • The appointment to the 8 pm time slot represents a remarkable ascension for him at Fox News.
    — Oliver Darcy, CNN, 26 June 2023
  • Jaylen Brown: Brown has continued his ascension as one of the game’s elite young scorers, but there is still room for improvement.
    — Adam Himmelsbach, BostonGlobe.com, 22 Feb. 2023
  • Johnson’s ascension to the speaker’s chair cements a fiercely pro-Trump, hard-line faction as the face of the national GOP.
    — Erin B. Logan, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2023
  • Tyler clearly views his ascension into the starting lineup as a means to score earlier in games.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 21 Oct. 2022
  • Zelensky told Spanish journalists ahead of the visit that the next six months would be a crucial time for talks about Ukrainian ascension to the bloc.
    — Megan Specia, BostonGlobe.com, 1 July 2023
  • Charles' wife, Camilla, also underwent a title change upon the then-prince's ascension to the throne.
    — Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 6 May 2023

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