descent
Example Sentences
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Amy Blower, team leader at Leicestershire Wildlife Hospital, said it was "a shock" to hear about the crash landing and believed the bird might have been tired and misjudged its descent.
From BBC
Over time, the smaller object gradually spirals inward, emitting gravitational waves throughout this slow descent.
From Science Daily
But during a particularly chaotic little stretch this winter — flight delays, a bumpy descent, the kind of head-cold that makes the world feel softly underwater — I found myself craving the bakery comfort of one anyway.
From Salon
But the data tell a much different story as membership continues its long descent.
Think about whether to put your parent and child at the back of your tour group during long stair climbs and descents.
From Los Angeles Times
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