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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And that they are, landing their first title since 1968.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
The software problem raised concerns among some aviation industry officials over whether it could pose a safety issue when 737 MAX jets are landing under certain circumstances, The Wall Street Journal reported.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
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
"Don't delay me now, Terry; I cannot stay," said Mark, as he recognised the youth, "the French are landing!"
From The O'Donoghue Tale Of Ireland Fifty Years Ago by Charles James Lever
