ascent to

Frequency: 7.713.1 per million words

Indicates the destination or goal (e.g., to the summit, to power).

ascentNOUN + PREPOSITION

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Examples (10)

  • Their arduous ascent to the summit was rewarded with a breathtaking view.
  • The final stage of the ascent to the mountain is the most dangerous.
  • Her rapid ascent to power within the company was unprecedented.
  • The documentary follows the band's incredible ascent to fame and fortune.
  • His slow and steady ascent to the top of the corporate ladder was a masterclass in patience.
  • Many historians have analyzed the dictator's bloody ascent to the throne.
  • The aircraft began its steep ascent to its cruising altitude of 35,000 feet.
  • The young prodigy's ascent to the top of the chess world was watched by millions.
  • After years of struggle, his ascent to prominence in the art community felt well-deserved.
  • The novel describes a society's moral ascent to a more enlightened state.