descended

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In the video he recalled that Dawa Sherpa had "sat down for a rest with his backpack" as they descended from Camp 4, the highest campsite before the summit.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

As a massive influx of white Midwesterners descended on L.A. after the 1885 opening of the Santa Fe railroad, conservative white civic leaders — including the owners of the L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

For the Spurs players, the instant exuberance was understandable, but embarrassment should have quickly descended on them as they listened to their supporters chanting "We Are Staying Up".

From BBC • May 24, 2026

Because the more prestigious leagues in the area canceled their seasons that summer, scouts descended on the FCBL.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

A near silence descended; the only sounds were the singing of the samovar, the crackle of the fire, the gasping sobs of the lady of the house.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood