in descending order

idiom

: 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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Here’s a rundown of Michigan’s position groups, ranked in descending order of strength. —

Austin Meek, The Athletic, 20 Aug. 2024 Single Candidate Appearances Here are the eight biggest interview and town hall appearances, ranked in descending order. —

Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019 Taking these priorities in descending order of success, Austin is the easiest for Kate and Eidra to work with. —

Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024 Numbers are used to denote each section, first in ascending order and then in descending order like a countdown clock. —

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