Example Sentences

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China has increased its oil imports and stockpiles as its economy has ascended over the past two decades.

From Barron's • Nov. 20, 2025

The ninth inning then belonged to Roki Sasaki, the 23-year-old converted rookie starter who has ascended to closing duties less than two weeks after returning from a months-long shoulder injury.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 4, 2025

He has ascended the pinnacle of Scottish politics, landing his dream job as first minister.

From BBC • Dec. 30, 2023

It took four games, but Oregon’s Bo Nix has ascended to the top tier of the Heisman Trophy race, at least according to the folks with money on the line.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 26, 2023

Already the other women with her, the blonde in the short pink bed jacket with the tatty fur trim, has been appropriated, has entered the glass elevator, has ascended out of sight.

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood