descend
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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
Then, "I heard deep tremors. So I decided to immediately descend with the guests. And in the end, the three of us were safe."
From BBC • May 8, 2026
As they descend, they also push and reshape surrounding material.
From Science Daily • Apr. 23, 2026
He simply hoped to find the strength to descend to an altitude with softer beds, more oxygen and higher temperatures.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
We step through a tiled foyer, past a coat check with uniformed clerks, and descend a few steps into a marble-floored dance hall.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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