descending order
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The stocks are listed in descending order of their surprise, as calculated by LSEG.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 3, 2026
Since then, the country has been led by a descending order of deputies, including the prime minister, the finance minister and, now, the education minister.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 5, 2025
Scotland and Italy at home on successive weekends before a final-round trip to Cardiff means Borthwick's side are working through last year's table in descending order.
From BBC ● Feb. 8, 2025
In descending order of proportion, snacks consisted of convenience foods high in carbohydrates and fats, sweets, alcoholic beverages, non-alcoholic drinks that include sugar-sweetened beverages, protein, milk and dairy, fruits, grains and, lagging far behind, vegetables.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 15, 2023
First, players tried to roll a six, a five, and a four in descending order.
From "The Reader" by Traci Chee
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