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At 08:56, kneeling on her SUP, Lloyd was the first to descend the fish pass in the centre of the weir and was swept quickly downriver.

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As the video progressed, he was seen turning towards the camera which followed an armed man who was descending the stairs.

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This coastal city is known for its sandy shores and the throngs of people who descend to enjoy fun in the sun when the weather warms up.

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Vogue World, a now annual extravaganza that the magazine has hosted in major cities around the world, descended in Los Angeles on Sunday.

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When Ostgaard and his companions were descending the switchbacks they encountered the body of another hiker who had apparently fallen above a section of steel safety cables and then slid another 70 ft, or so.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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