alighted

Example Sentences

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The face the London tube driver's gaze alighted on looked uncannily like his own.

From BBC • Jan. 18, 2026

It seems Gudegast and his cast of characters alighted for Europe with only a few ideas in place, and the tapestry of this world is not woven as tightly as the original.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2025

Not surprisingly, by the time that the couple alighted at the Astrodome in 1974, they were headed for divorce proceedings.

From Salon • Nov. 23, 2024

However, five Chinese coast guard personnel, three of them armed with steel batons, followed by boat, alighted on the islet and ordered the fishermen to leave.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 23, 2024

The steep green hill was rushing toward them A moment later he alighted on its slope, a little awkwardly.

From "The Magician's Nephew" by C. S. Lewis