land
noun
any part of the earth's surface not covered by a body of water; the part of the earth's surface occupied by continents and islands.
are landing
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present progressiveof land.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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The rhythmic clanging of hammers on bronze echoes through the Istanbul workshop where three craftsmen are landing blows with astonishing precision to transform featureless metal discs into highly prized handcrafted cymbals.
From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026
On Wall Street, however, the changes are landing much better.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 1, 2026
YouTube stars, such as Jesser, are landing shows on other platforms.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 16, 2026
Now a smorgasbord of other groups from book clubs to dance troupes to golf gatherings are landing similar deals, turning the humble hobby into a new frontier for advertising.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 13, 2026
"They are landing some round here to-night," he said, pointing out two unoccupied bunks.
From One Man's Initiation—1917 by John Dos Passos
