How to use "descend" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

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In September 1629, German armies under Count Rambaldo di Collalto descend on Italy, looting and destroying. - The Betrothed (Manzoni novel)
A horde of these wasps descend upon the city at the beginning of the game. - The Simpsons: Hit & Run
Cyanide gas bombs are used, and Graham, Peterson, and Pat descend into the nest to kill any survivors. - Them!
As they descend into the deepest areas of the kingdom, Anub'arak realizes Baelgun's stories are true. - Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne
They descend most of the way by the stairs, but the earthquake has collapsed part of the stairwell. - Earthquake (film)
With bad weather closing in and daylight fading, they needed to descend quickly to the glacier, about 3,000 feet below. - Touching the Void
Outside the bar, a mob of monstrous-looking townspeople descend upon him. - In the Mouth of Madness
However, they descend into desperation, dehydration, and frustration with each other. - Lifeboat (film)
He decides to descend into the valley to see the cause for himself. - Still Valley
In their struggle, a gunshot pierces the fuselage, causing the plane to descend rapidly. - Die Another Day
She sees a nurse, half hidden in shadow, descend to the basement in the elevator. - Twenty Two (The Twilight Zone)
They comment on how simply fiddling with people's electricity consistently leads them to descend into paranoia and panic. - The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street
The following day, the news media descend on the town and a police investigation begins. - Scream (1996 film)
It is the coming of the End Times: the Apocalypse is near, and Final Judgement will soon descend upon the human species. - Good Omens
However, a strong gust of wind blows the nannies away, and Jane and Michael witness a young nanny descend from the sky using her umbrella. - Mary Poppins (film)
Consequently, Susan, who has formed a bizarre romantic attachment to the computer, is beginning to descend into madness. - V for Vendetta

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