final descent
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The last stage of a journey downwards, especially of an aircraft before landing.
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- The plane was making its final descent.
- Passengers were asked to fasten their seatbelts for the final descent into London.
- The pilot announced that we were beginning our final descent.
- During the final descent, we could see the city lights twinkling below.
- The space shuttle began its fiery final descent through the atmosphere.
- The turbulence during the final descent made some passengers nervous.
- We will commence the final descent in approximately ten minutes.
- How long does the final descent usually take?
- The submarine commenced its final descent to the ocean floor.
- The aircraft's flaps were extended as it commenced its final descent towards the runway.