descend gradually
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Used when a path, road, or terrain leads downwards over a long distance.
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- The hiking trail begins to descend gradually into the valley.
- As we drove further, the road started to descend gradually towards the coast.
- The landscape descends gradually from the mountains to the plains.
- Follow the path as it descends gradually through the dense forest.
- After the summit, the terrain will descend gradually for several miles.
- We watched the sun set as the ground descended gradually before us.
- The gentle slope allows the wheelchair ramp to descend gradually to the lower level.
- The riverbed descends gradually, creating a slow-moving current.
- The old railway line, now a footpath, descends gradually to the old station.
- The floor of the auditorium descends gradually towards the stage.