This particular spot has long been the battlefield of the East and the West; now one, now the other, has had temporary ascendance; in the long run the East has always conquered.
"By Desert Ways to Baghdad"
Louisa Jebb
Nor does it seem possible, even in the event of Bombay taking the ascendance as the capital of British India, that the proud City of Palaces shall upon that account dwindle and sink into decay.
"Notes of an Overland Journey Through France and Egypt to Bombay"
Miss Emma Roberts
At last his good nature gained a complete ascendance over his anger, and he joined heartily in the laugh.
"Ten Girls from History"
Kate Dickinson Sweetser