Example Sentences

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She has landed all 15 kicks she has taken at goal so far in the tournament, nailing conversions from across the width of the pitch.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

The affordability debate breaking out across America has landed squarely here.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

On July 20, 1969, mission control received a message that reassured millions of Americans: "Houston, Tranquility Base here. The Eagle has landed."

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

A third satirical sculpture about Trump and Epstein, this time featuring a scene from ‘Titanic,’ has landed in the National Mall in D.C.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The credit for the survivors’ escape has landed squarely on Gale’s shoulders, although he’s loath to accept it.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins