Example Sentences

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Born in May 2006, Gukesh is also, by far, the youngest player to have ascended this pinnacle.

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2024

Maybe a dozen times since its opening in March I have ascended to MoMA’s top floor for this ambitious, irregular exhibition of video art, the largest this museum has ever put on.

From New York Times • Jul. 6, 2023

With their tournament run, the Huskies have ascended to No. 1 in Pomeroy’s ratings.

From Washington Post • Apr. 1, 2023

If inspiring a sense of awe in children can be considered a measure of success, then Percy may have ascended to the pinnacle.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2022

Then Prince Rhaegar would have ascended the Iron Throne, mayhaps to heal the realm.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin