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Descent

Definition

(formal) The act of moving downward, especially from a higher to a lower place or position, or a downward slope or path, especially one that is steep or difficult to climb.

Example Sentences

1The hikers began their descent down the mountain, carefully navigating the steep and rocky terrain.
2What was the most challenging part of the team's descent into the depths of the cave system?
3The pilot initiated the plane's descent into the airport, and the flight attendants prepared the cabin for landing.
4The company's descent into bankruptcy was swift and unexpected, catching many investors off guard.
5The novel's protagonist embarks on a metaphorical descent into madness, struggling to cope with the trauma of her past.

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