descend into

Frequency: 8.012.5 per million words

To go down into a place or a state (often figurative, e.g., 'descend into chaos').

descendVERB + PREPOSITION

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Examples (10)

  • After the leader's resignation, the country descended into chaos.
  • The explorers carefully began to descend into the darkness of the cave.
  • He felt he was slowly descending into madness.
  • After losing everything, she began to descend into deep despair.
  • From the ridge, we watched the path descend into the misty valley.
  • What began as a serious debate quickly descended into a complete farce.
  • When the peace talks failed, the nation descended into civil war.
  • The lively party descended into an awkward silence after his offensive comment.
  • Without strong leadership, the meeting will descend into anarchy.
  • We were helpless as we watched him descend into the depths of addiction.