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  1. descend upon: Wiktionary
  2. descend upon: TheFreeDictionary.com

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  1. descend upon: Legal dictionary

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  1. descend upon: Idioms

Definitions from Wiktionary (descend upon)

verb:  to arrive in large numbers, usually without warning or invitation
verb:  to attack or raid
verb:  to encroach or invade
verb:  to visit in large numbers, especially a public place

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