descend
Example Sentences
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They’d descend on his garden, where he’d set up feeders full of “nectar”—filtered water mixed with cane sugar.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
He told the group they could go up to the crater as long as they made sure to descend shortly afterwards.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
A record 48 teams and millions of fans are set to descend on the United States, Canada and Mexico for the first ever World Cup co-hosted by three nations.
From Barron's • May 10, 2026
Sweltering weather will descend on much of California over the next few days, possibly ushering in temperatures deeper into the triple digits earlier than ever for some areas.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
Father insists on carrying the Torah as we descend the path to the sea.
From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar
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