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steep descent

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meanings of steepand descent


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steep
adjective
uk /stiːp/ us /stiːp/
(of a slope) rising or falling at a ...
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descent
noun
uk /dɪˈsent/ us /dɪˈsent/
the state or fact of being related to a particular person or group of people who lived in ...
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Examples of steep descent


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What a long, steepdescent from civilised standards we have had since then, particularly when one associates with the income tax thresholds that other tax on incomes—national insurance.
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A steepdescent and a small raise to the finish line followed.
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This section is characterised by its tight bends and steepdescent eastbound.
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The track then takes a steepdescent to the base of the falls.
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The original station, approached by way of a steepdescent into the cutting, soon proved to be wholly inadequate.
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The finishing straight is about three furlongs in length, with a steepdescent followed by a climb to the winning post after the last fence.
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From there, the river continues in steepdescent, through a very rocky river bed.
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On the west side of the church, the road has a steepdescent which gives the impression that the church is on a bluff.
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The second turn is especially demanding, positioned at the foot of a steepdescent.
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The route's main portion is one lane, open only to northbound traffic, to avoid a steepdescent into the borough.
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Despite the flightcrew performing a steepdescent, the aircraft made a long landing.
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The wreckage was located among pine trees and exhibited evidence of a steepdescent angle consistent with a stall or spin.
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The airport is surrounded by mountains and requires a steepdescent.
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The plane touched down 610 metres from the usual touchdown point after a steepdescent.
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A steepdescent will cause a dog much more hesitation than it will a backpacking human.
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