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.
have landed
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present perfectof land.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Still, the Brewers or Rays almost certainly could have landed Skubal, the two-time reigning AL Cy Young recipient and an impending free agent this winter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
It later appeared to have landed at the Games Live site in Kelvingrove Park, where it provided a popular photo opportunity.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
The missile appeared to have landed in a "narrow corridor of international waters" between the surrounding islands' EEZs, said the director of the Pacific Islands program at the Lowy Institute, Oliver Nobetau.
From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026
The Supreme Court’s rulings have landed with particular force in South Florida, which is home to the largest share of Venezuelan immigrants in the country.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026
We have landed on an island called Guam, which no one can pronounce except Brother Quang, who becomes translator for all.
From "Inside Out and Back Again" by Thanhha Lai
