in descending order
phrase
: arranged in a series that begins with the greatest or largest and ends with the least or smallest
The states are listed in descending order of population size.
The sale items are arranged in descending order according to price.
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“In descending order.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20descending%20order. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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