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n. - The act of changing location in an upward direction; (astronomy) the rising of a star above the horizon; A movement upward.

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  • I watched the ascension of the balloon until I could no longer see it.
  • But Spacek was not the only star in ascension here.
  • LA Kings might not be royalty yet, but their ascension is in the works
  • LA Kings might not be royalty yet, but their ascension is in the works - USATODAY. com
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