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descended

[dih-sen-did] / dɪˈsɛn dɪd /


VERB
trace ancestry from; be passed or handed down
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As those sections of crust descended, they released their water into the mantle.

From Science Daily Sep. 13, 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

Much has been written about the women who support Clancy, including those who have descended into conspiracy theorizing.

From Slate Sep. 5, 2026

Last July, hundreds descended on Australia's Gippsland region from around the country for the most exciting event on the annual table tennis calendar.

From BBC Aug. 22, 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



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