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The play tells of his ascension to the presidency.
the ascension of women in society
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By killing Victor, Oz rids himself of all meaningful connections to his past, fortifying his ascension to Gotham kingpin in solitude.
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Andy Andersen, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2024
In the following interview, the 31-year-old hoops star discusses that business partnership, the WNBA’s incredible ascension and, of course, her favorite stops at Pike Place.
—Demarco Williams, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Paul riding a massive worm would be his ascension to power.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 28 Oct. 2024
Harris' sudden ascension has set off a furious scramble inside the White House, as aides either look for a new job for next year, or suck up to Harris' team in hopes of gaining favor.
—Alex Thompson, Axios, 26 Oct. 2024
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Andy Andersen, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2024
In the following interview, the 31-year-old hoops star discusses that business partnership, the WNBA’s incredible ascension and, of course, her favorite stops at Pike Place.
—Demarco Williams, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Paul riding a massive worm would be his ascension to power.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 28 Oct. 2024
Harris' sudden ascension has set off a furious scramble inside the White House, as aides either look for a new job for next year, or suck up to Harris' team in hopes of gaining favor.
—Alex Thompson, Axios, 26 Oct. 2024
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“Ascension.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ascension. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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ascension
noun
as·cen·sion
ə-ˈsen-chən 
: the act or process of ascending
Geographical Definition
Ascension
geographical name
As·cen·sion
ə-ˈsen(t)-shən
isolated island in the South Atlantic belonging to the British colony of Saint Helena area 34 square miles (88 square kilometers), population 1400
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