descended
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In their final debate on Friday night, the rivals struck a calmer tone than their first showdown, which descended into insults and was empty of policy proposals.
From Barron's ● Oct. 24, 2026
PARIS—France was on alert for renewed violence Saturday as protesters prepared to take to the streets across the country, a week after demonstrations against the rising cost of living descended into widespread rioting and looting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2026
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
Tracking data showed it rapidly descended from 37,000 feet to 9,000 feet.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
As the beast’s shadow descended over me, I awoke with my heart slamming against my rib cage and my mouth as dry as ashes.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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