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Meanings of ascendency in English
The state that exists when one person or group has power over another.
Usage of ascendency in English
1
Lord Hartledon yielded; for the ascendency of Maude was strong upon him.
2
There, two causes contributed to establish and keep it in the ascendency.
3
He had succeeded in forming another mighty coalition against the French ascendency.
4
This was the sole reason of his ascendency: she knew it herself.
5
That the political ascendency of the English is paramount here is apparent.
6
Personal ascendency may exist with or without adequate talent for its expression.
7
Battle of Noyon, by which Henry I reestablishes his ascendency in Normandy.
8
Arragon, ever jealous of the Castilian ascendency, followed the example of Catalonia.
9
The primal instincts of his nature had obtained ascendency for a mordent.
10
The Duke wanted a capable candidate to help him regain his ascendency.
11
These great families combined in their hands financial, warlike, and political ascendency.
12
And whenever she gained the ascendency by her charms, she was tyrannical.
13
Roman Catholic ascendency would be a very real thing under Home Rule.
14
How she had acquired such ascendency, I do not pretend to say.
15
From toiling and trailing, Everton ended the contest comfortably in the ascendency.
16
Protestant ascendency, though used as a catchword, is a thing long past.
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Translations for ascendency
Portuguese
Ascendency through the time
Ascendency across language varieties
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