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descended

verb as in move down, lower a

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verb as in condescend

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verb as in trace ancestry from; be passed or handed down

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Local clubs had not been geared up for the sudden rush of Jonny Wilkinson wannabes that descended on them after his drop-kick landed World Cup glory.

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The launch of Oasis's highly-anticipated reunion tour last year descended into chaos, as fans found themselves paying hundreds of pounds more than they expected.

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Her mood feels a bit lighter, she can lift heavier weights and the fog that had descended on her brain has started to lift.

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A South Korean worker who witnessed the raid told the BBC of panic and confusion as federal agents descended on the site, with some people being led away in chains.

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Local and federal law enforcement descended on typically quiet blocks in Washington and nearby St George, banging on doors and closing off streets as they carried out a high stakes investigation.

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