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Discover LudwigThe phrase 'were ascending' is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it to describe the action of people, animals, objects, or ideas rising upwards, for example: "The birds were ascending to the sky, leaving a trail of smoke in their wake".
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The stronger Hindus were ascending too, still buoyant with endeavour.
Lightning struck the right wing as we were ascending through some menacing clouds above the Bosporus.
They slept exclusively at night, and typically when they were ascending.
While Woods was backing down the leader board, some familiar figures were ascending it.
The Canadiens' long stretch of N.H.L. dominance had ended, while the Expos were ascending.
"But then," Mr. Pilot added brightly, "I looked up and noticed we were ascending into the flight path of another plane, so I dipped down to avoid it.
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Dawn was ascending; my compartment was freezing cold.
I had the finest weather when I was ascending Popocatapetl.
In other industries, however, organized labor was ascending.
The changing trend of exergetic efficiency was ascending over time.
"Wisconsin is ascending, and Canada is on the horizon, and eventually Eastern Europe".
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

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