landing
Example Sentences
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He received over 3 million votes in the Democratic primary, landing third in the contest behind Sen. Gary Hart of Colorado and the nominee Walter F. Mondale.
From Salon
“It was an unscheduled landing, completely unexpected. Depending on who you believe, either the radar was out of order briefly while it was landing—or it just appeared. Out of nowhere.”
From Literature
Within days of landing in Dhaka, the still grieving heir assumed leadership of the BNP.
From Barron's
As compelling as any movie might be, it won’t fully succeed unless it sticks the landing.
From Los Angeles Times
Narrow-body jet engines experience higher stress from repeated takeoffs and landings.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
