descended

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In those early years, Black men in livery—many descended from families once enslaved in the area—steered horse carriages down the main thoroughfare.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

As a young postdoctoral scientist, he joined pioneering expeditions and descended more than a mile below the ocean surface in the submersible Alvin, where he observed thriving ecosystems in total darkness.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar – One night, about 100 women from the Women in Auto Care conference I was attending descended on this place with zero warning — and the staff didn’t miss a beat.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

The week started with feverish excitement as thousands of Irish fans - most of whom didn't have a ticket to the game - descended on Prague.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Led by brother David Fox, a troop of men carrying shovels and pickaxes descended the stairs to dig up the peddler’s body.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock