1The company's ascendancy in the market was largely due to its innovative approach to product design.
2Does the rise of artificial intelligence signal the ascendancy of machines over human intelligence?
3The team's ascendancy in the league was a testament to their hard work and dedication.
4Critics argue that the ascendancy of neoliberal economic policies has led to increased income inequality.
5Historians often debate the factors that contributed to the ascendancy of ancient civilizations, such as the Egyptians or the Greeks.