land on

Example Sentences

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"We... land on top of it and we took over the ship. We took over the cargo, took over the oil. It's a very profitable business," Trump told a rally in Florida.

From Barron's • May 2, 2026

The land on which the Methodist church now stands was donated by members of the same extended family connected to the tree.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Scientists have created a thin plastic film that can physically destroy viruses the moment they land on its surface.

From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2026

Americans didn’t actually land on the moon last week, despite some congratulations to the contrary, and Artemis II didn’t quite captivate the full attention of a country distracted by global strife and gas pumps.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

To have every responsibility land on your shoulders.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron