The ascendents of the ruling family were celebrated in an elaborate ceremony.

The ascenders in that typeface make the lowercase letters appear taller than usual.

Historians debated the ascendances of different dynasties during the turbulent century.

The monarch's unexpected ascendence shifted the balance of power throughout the realm.

The historian catalogued several regional ascendences that reshaped trade routes and alliances.

During the colonoscopy, the doctor noted mild inflammation in the ascending colon.

In the pathology lab, the technician compared the two ascending colons and confirmed they were anatomically normal.

The satellite passes through the ascending nodes twice during each orbit, allowing ground stations to schedule communications.

The mission planners adjusted the spacecraft's trajectory to pass just north of the ascending node to guarantee a stable lunar insertion.

During the neck dissection, the surgeon carefully traced the ascending cervical artery to determine its course and relation to surrounding structures.