descend slowly
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Used when something moves downwards at a low speed.
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- 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.