landing party
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of landing party
First recorded in 1890–95
Example Sentences
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In March, it was announced that four Aboriginal spears taken by British explorer Captain James Cook and his landing party when they first arrived in Australia in 1770 would be returned to their traditional owners.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2023
Uhura is central to the Enterprise's operations, whether as the person reaching into the unknown or maintaining a connection between a mission's landing party and the ship.
From Salon ● Aug. 4, 2022
The Taínos were certainly curious, however, and gathered around the landing party to receive gifts of red caps and glass beads, and to examine the Spaniards’ sharp swords.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 18, 2018
Evolution isn't easy, even in Galapagos 175 years and a few months ago, a landing party rowed into this little bay.
From Scientific American ● Feb. 13, 2011
From field notes of Ong Tot Oppong, Investigator, of the first Ekumenical landing party on Gethen/Winter, Cycle 93 E.Y.1448.
From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin
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