descended
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Because these markings are passed down to daughter cells, researchers can examine the recorded sequences and identify which cells descended from a shared ancestor.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 13, 2026
Seibert’s cellphone data indicated he had likely descended using the same ascent route, but exactly what happened after remained a mystery and the first day of search concluded at dark.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026
French students have blocked the entrances to hundreds of high schools across the country since late September to demand better conditions, in protests that have descended into sporadic clashes with security forces.
From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026
However, the Drumcree parade dispute in Portadown has not descended into disorder or trouble on the streets.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 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
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