descend
Example Sentences
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As they descend, they also push and reshape surrounding material.
From Science Daily • Apr. 23, 2026
E-tabs descend from traditional paper pull-tabs, a game of chance where strips hide symbols.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
More than 20,000 pooches of varying size, shape and personality will descend on Birmingham's National Exhibition Centre for the four-day showcase, with one claiming the coveted "Best in Show" crown late Sunday.
From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026
Should a fire start in town, sturdy metal shutters descend to cover every window.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026
“Ancestors! Lend your children your guidance and wisdom. We have need! Please, descend from your thrones on high!”
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
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