descend on

Example Sentences

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They’d descend on his garden, where he’d set up feeders full of “nectar”—filtered water mixed with cane sugar.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Thousands of rock music lovers are expected to descend on Donington Park in Castle Donington for the event, which starts on 10 June.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Cities throughout the country hold public celebrations that draw large crowds onto the streets, and world leaders allied with Putin descend on Moscow for the army procession.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Hollywood stars are set to descend on London for the 2026 Bafta Film Awards on Sunday, the biggest night in the British film calendar.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

That is to say, a sense of awe seemed to descend on them.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro