descend

Example Sentences

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A sudden silence had descended on the stable yard.

From Literature

After the game ended with the Lakers stunning overtime victory, fans lined up to give him high-fives and cheer for him as his family descended a stairway.

From Los Angeles Times

Looking at the daily chart of HP we see the stock started a firm uptrend after breaking above a bearish descending triangle.

From Barron's

They descended into a big valley of oak, ash and pine, and soon reached a wide silver river.

From Literature

Miss Buckner pressed the button marked B. The elevator descended with a loud hum, clicking at each passing floor.

From Literature