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descend on

VERB
raid
Synonyms
STRONGEST
assault blockade bomb bombard harass invade loot overrun plunder ransack rob storm strafe swoop
STRONG
assail breach charge despoil devastate forage foray harry heat inroad maraud pirate rake rifle sack sally shell slough strike sweep torpedo waste
WEAK
break in fall upon fire on knock off knock over lean against lean on march on sally forth spoliate tip over
Antonyms
STRONGEST
give receive surrender
STRONG
build construct help improve save
WEAK
aid assist guard protect

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Soon the world’s media, true-crime junkies and more would descend on her courthouse.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 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

A record 48 teams and millions of fans are set to descend on the United States, Canada and Mexico for the first ever World Cup co-hosted by three nations.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

Thousands of delegates are due to descend on the capital Beijing next week for the Two Sessions.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

TV news crews descend on St. Joseph’s to cover the episode and question what kind of warped values the school must be incubating.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove

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