descend gently
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Used when a path, road, or terrain leads downwards at a slight angle.
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- The coastal path descends gently towards the sandy beach.
- We followed a winding trail that descended gently through the forest.
- The new bypass is designed to descend gently into the town.
- From the lookout point, the rolling hills descend gently to the sea.
- This ski run is perfect for beginners because it descends gently.
- As you leave the mountains, the terrain descends gently into a wide plain.
- The wheelchair-accessible ramp must descend gently to comply with regulations.
- I remember the old lane descending gently past the farmhouse.
- After the steep climb, it was a relief to find a track that descended gently.
- The landscape descends gently from the plateau to the river valley.