descended
Example Sentences
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After the fire, residents faced rats and swarms of flies that descended on the area as Lineage worked to remove the rotting food.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026
Once in Oia, Davis carefully descended the steps while her companion opted to wait at the top.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
Much has been written about the women who support Clancy, including those who have descended into conspiracy theorizing.
From Slate ● Sep. 5, 2026
"When members of the team descended using ropes and called out to those inside, there was no response," Prime Minister Balendra Shah said in an update on Sunday night.
From Barron's ● Aug. 31, 2026
As they descended lower, she could soon see the tops of the city crested over with spring ivy and little oval windows bursting with flower boxes.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
