descend

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The astronauts will require a second vehicle to descend to the moon's surface, a lunar lander that remains under development by rival space companies owned by billionaires Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

To descend from Judah is to cultivate gratitude.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

The wrath will descend, especially if it's Celtic, you suspect.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

"The AU has helped de-escalate political tensions and support dialogue before situations descend into violence," he said, citing the work done to prevent war between Sudan and South Sudan over the flashpoint region of Abyei.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

These memories descend out of nowhere, giving me pieces of who I was, but their significance is lost.

From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson