lands
Britishplural noun
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holdings in land
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the part of a farm on which crops are grown
Example Sentences
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There is an old Yiddish joke: the schlemiel spills the soup; the schlimazel is the person it lands on.
From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026
Closer to Lake Powell, the Drought Severity Evaluation Tool, co-developed with the Navajo Nation, allows leaders to track localized drought indicators, precipitation patterns, and vegetation health across tribal lands.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 23, 2026
Wherever the art lands, Russell said, his father will be remembered as “the great juxtaposer.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
TD’s C$150 billion pledge lands as Prime Minister Mark Carney hosts a high-profile summit in Toronto aimed at showcasing major Canadian infrastructure and industrial projects to top global investors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
Betray…The word lands like a fist to the chest.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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