descended
Example Sentences
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She and her son are descended from a Dutch officer who served as governor in Berbice, Stephen Hendrik de la Sablonière, and his wife, Beata Louisa Schultz.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026
Footfall also takes a hit, he said, noting that a stormy season has once again descended and fearful customers are canceling their reservations.
From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026
Now we are seeing sentiment get very bullish on USO once again, as the put-call ratio has descended to nearly the lowest point on the above chart.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026
He was in his eighties when Isis descended on the ancient city.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
And, as the companions wrestled their burden over the hill and descended into a deep valley, Taran nearly sank to the ground in despair.
From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander
