descending
- present participle of descend.
Example Sentences
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A dissection is when a tear occurs in the aorta’s inner lining, either in the ascending aorta or the descending one.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026
Phil Wicks can remember the likes of Usain Bolt descending on a packed stadium in south London for a glittering evening of athletics.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
Their theory was that the descending column of water acted somewhat like a syringe, pushing air through the shaft as it fell.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 6, 2026
West Texas Intermediate oil futures continued their precipitous decline, briefly descending below the $70-per-barrel milestone.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026
"Well thrown, sir!" someone shouted from across the playground, and Matilda, who was mesmerised by the whole crazy affair, saw Amanda Thripp descending in a long graceful parabola on to the playing-field beyond.
From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl
