landed

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She thought that the system, in all its imperfections, had landed her a seat at SCOTUS, and she was going to use that seat to try to make the world a better place.

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026

Riley Jenkins and Sullivan recovered, and Chiles landed a 9.8875, but it was far too late.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Eventually, I landed on serving it over rice, a small move that made the whole thing feel like a bowl you could actually build a night around.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

Then, in 2020, it pivoted again when it landed a $765 million government loan to help expedite domestic production of drugs such as the antimalarial medication hydroxychloroquine.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

I landed in New York with nothing but the robes on my back and my ancient Staff of Dragonfire, which does not work in this mundane realm.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith