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landing

[lan-ding] / ˈlæn dɪŋ /


NOUN
act of a person/thing that lands
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The Apollo 11 Moon landing in 1969 saw approximately one-fifth of the global population tune in.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

Decades after the final Apollo lunar landing in 1972, some rituals haven’t changed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

"A perfect bull's eye splashdown for Integrity and its four astronauts," Nasa commentator Rob Navias said moments after the landing.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

In a press conference before landing, Christina Koch said the inconveniences, such as freeze-dried food or a toilet without much privacy, were worth it.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

There weren’t even any airplanes taking off and landing at the airport just south of them.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz




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