descent on
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On day 20 of her journey, Catterall met her in Switzerland after she had traversed “a particularly spicy descent on a sketchy section of via ferrata,” according to Woods’ Instagram.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026
However, shares slipped in after-hours trading once the report was released, and they continued their descent on Wednesday, falling 7.3% to $142.34.
From Barron's ● Nov. 5, 2025
The only glow would come from computer screens and light-up pens used to track the descent on paper.
From New York Times ● Jul. 2, 2023
The descent on which Mader's crash occurred is a fast Alpine road mapped out and raced the same as any other top level event.
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2023
The descent on the bridge was even more dizzying, and Nina was relieved when her feet struck solid white marble once more.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
