At intervals, the smooth ascent of marble stairs was broken by broad landings that gave the legs a rest before continuing up.

Second best is a smooth ascent from cult band to theater headliner to arena band; everybody loves a winner.

As soon as he said that, Leah began a long but smooth ascent, the side arm in her hand.

Even as he said this, three heads appeared in a slow, smooth ascent from the depression in which the building rested.

Just before the time of the festival, they construct a smooth ascent to the altar, piling earth upon the altar steps.

We were already congratulating ourselves on a smooth and successful ascent, but you must beware.

United Airlines planes rumble down the runway some 3,400 times a day, gather speed and then lift off into a smooth ascent.

Then would come the warm joining and the long smooth ascent, growing swifter to the final happening and the great sigh.

Still, the part of her that was Molly calmed her and allowed a smooth ascent.

Her posture was in awkward contrast to the smooth ascent, but her face was composed.