descent on
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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
Castillo captured their descent on film, compelled by each tile’s momentary transformation into something vivid and alive just before its demise.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 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
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