long descent

Frequency: 6.27.8 per million words

A downward journey that covers a great distance.

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Examples (10)

  • The hikers were exhausted after the long descent from the summit.
  • The road ahead is a long descent into the valley, so check your brakes.
  • We began the long descent at dawn to avoid the afternoon heat.
  • A cyclist can reach incredible speeds on such a long descent.
  • The ski run is essentially one long descent that takes over thirty minutes to complete.
  • The pilot announced we were beginning our long descent into Denver.
  • Navigating the long descent in the dark was a true test of their caving skills.
  • After the steep climb, the trail mellowed into a long and gradual descent.
  • This particular climb is famous not for its ascent, but for its incredibly scenic and long descent.
  • The submarine started its long descent into the abyssal zone.