descended
Example Sentences
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The large police and media presence that descended on Brantham on Tuesday as the search for missing Noah grew, will have brought back painful memories for the village's residents.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
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
Granted, the bar for Netflix movies has long since descended past Hell’s ninth circle, burrowing so low that it’s carved out a 10th reserved for the streamer’s original titles.
From Salon ● Sep. 2, 2026
When our place descended toward Havana, Farmer grew excited as he peered out the window.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
