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landing

[lan-ding] / ˈlæn dɪŋ /


NOUN
act of a person/thing that lands
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They circled the moon without landing and then splashed down in the Pacific Ocean near Samoa.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Times staffer takes the stage at Coachella For most artists, landing a gig at the most prestigious music festival happens at the zenith of their career.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Acree notes that Intel’s Terafab participation could increase the chances of landing a major customer.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

McIlroy's belief that finally landing the Green Jacket last year would pave the way for more major victories proved prophetic.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

It bounced off the gloves of two unsuspecting players, finally landing in the bare hand of White Sox outfielder Jim Rivera.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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