touching down

Example Sentences

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Orion's landing was highly accurate, touching down just 2.9 miles from its target.

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

“Today, we’re touching down in the ’70s to talk about Chippendales.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Passenger Emmy Coutelier, 18, hugged her sister at Charles de Gaulle airport after touching down in Paris from the UAE.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

After touching down in Washington on Thursday evening, Zelensky met representatives of defence companies who produce the powerful weapons he says he needs to strengthen Ukraine's protection.

From BBC • Oct. 16, 2025

My breathing’s open, flowing, and I barely feel my feet touching down.

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen