ascents
- plural of ascent.
Example Sentences
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Two Indian climbers have died on Mount Everest during a record-breaking period of ascents via Nepal's southern route, as experts warn of overcrowding on the world's highest peak.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
Harrop and Anselmet clocked a winning time of 26min 57.44sec in the relay, consisting of ascents on skis and sections on foot with skis attached to the backpack.
From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026
A semiretired optometrist and longtime Ventura resident, Kutrosky, 90, is participating in stair-climbing races — fast ascents up high-rise buildings — into his 10th decade.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 10, 2025
The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta is in full swing - with mass ascents, night glows - and even a proposal.
From BBC • Aug. 11, 2024
With justification, Hall advertised that Adventure Consultants was “the world leader in Everest Climbing, with more ascents than any other organisation.”
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
