1.   Even in the boom phase of the economic cycle, it only averaged below two million for just two years, before resuming its ascent.

2.   Some analysts expect the dollar to resume its ascent against the yen.

3.   Stocks were mixed Friday as the blue chips resumed their ascent, while technology issues weakened.

4.   Stocks were mixed, as the blue chips resumed their ascent, while technology issues weakened.

5.   That makes the stomach-twisting dips worth the trip as the car passes each of five towers and lowers itself down the swayback cable before resuming its ascent.

6.   While most traders expect the dollar to quickly resume its ascent, Charles Spence, director of foreign exchange at Standard Chartered Bank was more cautious.

7.   A long, graceful curve rises skyward, dips suddenly and then resumes its ascent.