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
“Current capex announcements are landing in a liquid market and the buffer provided by hyperscaler balance sheet strength is real.”
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 17, 2026
YouTube stars, such as Jesser, are landing shows on other platforms.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 16, 2026
Birmingham, Ala., tops the list of the places where newly minted graduates are landing jobs with a college-level career track, followed by Tampa, Fla.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 6, 2026
A group of fishermen in rude but picturesque costumes are landing the product of their industry.
From The Story of Malta by Maturin Murray Ballou
