descend
verb (used without object)
to go or pass from a higher to a lower place; move or come down.
has descended
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present perfectof descend (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Finally, the Daily Mirror continues its coverage of World Cup fever, reporting that an army of 30,000 fans has descended in New York ahead of England's clash with Panama.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
In Foshan, near Hong Kong, residents said in interviews that a sense of crisis has descended over the once-booming manufacturing hub, where the economy grew by only 0.2% last year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 11, 2026
Now the fog of war has descended over the region.
From Barron's ● Feb. 28, 2026
And so, the full magnitude of the true crime apparatus has descended upon the zeitgeist and this sleepy street, with no end in sight.
From Slate ● Feb. 23, 2026
Our silverware has descended to the steamer trunk.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
