descend slowly

Frequency: 7.29.8 per million words

Used when something moves downwards at a low speed.

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Examples (10)

  • The elevator began to descend slowly into the darkness of the mine shaft.
  • We watched as the hot air balloon descended slowly towards the field.
  • The submarine will descend slowly to avoid detection by enemy sonar.
  • As evening approached, a thick mist started to descend slowly over the valley.
  • To avoid injury, you must descend slowly and carefully from the steep cliff.
  • A single snowflake descended slowly, dancing in the winter air.
  • The lunar lander was programmed to descend slowly onto the moon's surface.
  • I watched the spider descend slowly on its silk thread from the ceiling.
  • After the intense workout, a feeling of fatigue descended slowly upon him.
  • The diver descended slowly, equalizing the pressure in his ears as he went deeper.