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land on

Idioms  

  1. see under jump all over; for land on one's feet, see fall on one's feet.

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"We... land on top of it and we took over the ship. We took over the cargo, took over the oil. It's a very profitable business," Trump told a rally in Florida.

From Barron's • May 2, 2026

The land on which the Methodist church now stands was donated by members of the same extended family connected to the tree.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Scientists have created a thin plastic film that can physically destroy viruses the moment they land on its surface.

From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2026

Some pet owners have faced the agony of having their fur babies land on no-fly lists.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

The cars that house the performers and bosses are connected by metal plates, so all I have to do is make sure I land on it.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen

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