ascendancy

""Each student's contributions to the group project helped make it a success." "

"The teacher's smile was a significant of approval for my hard work. "

"One man has the ascendant over another."

"My discussion with the professor was very enlightening."

"Her insightful analysis of the book helped me understand the main character's motivations much better. "

"Starting tomorrow, I will wake up an hour earlier to exercise. "

"My grandfather, a Protestant, attended services at the Baptist church every Sunday. "

"The basketball team fought hard for supremacy in the league. "

"The tall basketball player dominated the game, scoring most of the points. "

"The hospital hired several new professionals, including doctors and nurses, to improve patient care. "

"The landowners near the city often sell their produce at the farmers' market. "

"The school's political represented the students' concerns to the principal. "