descended
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Husna Nugrahapraja, an Indonesian scientist on the mission, admitted feeling "a little bit nervous and anxious" as he descended on his first submersible trip.
From Barron's
A dense snowstorm descended on Denver at the break, making passing difficult in the freezing conditions, forcing both teams to rely on their run games.
From Barron's
Arsenal appealed for handball against Dorgu but VAR allowed the goal to stand as a worried silence descended on the Emirates Stadium.
From Barron's
Every two years, teenagers from northern Canada, Alaska and Greenland gather for Arctic games, many of them descended from indigenous peoples who once spoke mutually intelligible languages.
There, amid the shadows of thermal formations under the bright night sky, you’ll really appreciate what this place was like before the summer crowds descended in droves.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
