descend upon
Example Sentences
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Together, Schmitt and Law helped turn the event into an international phenomenon, where thousands of revelers descend upon urban neighborhoods in the U.S.,
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 11, 2025
Hurricane season suddenly appeared to descend upon England when the BBC Weather app warned of estimated wind speeds in London of 13,508 mph, and temperatures reaching 404 degrees C in Nottingham.
From Slate • Oct. 18, 2024
Now, as an estimated 50,000 people descend upon Chicago for the Democratic National Convention, Illinois Governor J.B.
From Salon • Aug. 19, 2024
Hundreds of people are expected to descend upon the small island for the Games.
From Seattle Times • May 31, 2024
This was the court of King Bull Sparra, whose wrath seemed about to descend upon him.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
