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But the right-hander’s ascension is a meaningful subplot to this Phillies’ season.
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Matt Gelb, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
Anthony’s quick ascension into one of the NBA’s deadliest scorers started in 2003 when the Denver Nuggets selected him third overall, two picks behind future first ballot Hall of Famer LeBron James.
—Fiifi Frimpong, Denver Post, 2 Apr. 2025
Oklahoma City’s ascension over the past few years has been exponential.
—Nick Crain, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Though the Tigers won the National title in 2024, their ascension to the top of the national rankings is unprecedented.
—Caroline Price, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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Matt Gelb, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
Anthony’s quick ascension into one of the NBA’s deadliest scorers started in 2003 when the Denver Nuggets selected him third overall, two picks behind future first ballot Hall of Famer LeBron James.
—Fiifi Frimpong, Denver Post, 2 Apr. 2025
Oklahoma City’s ascension over the past few years has been exponential.
—Nick Crain, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Though the Tigers won the National title in 2024, their ascension to the top of the national rankings is unprecedented.
—Caroline Price, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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“Ascension.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ascension. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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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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