Example Sentences

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"Obviously dust is fine particles. Most of it is in the air, but some of it will land on your windowsill," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

The absurdist’s power rests in their ability to befuddle and bewilder, trusting the joke will land with the right folks and insult their target’s intelligence.

From Salon • May 21, 2026

Macy’s results will land after the department-store chain in December reported a surprise quarterly same-store sales gain and raised its outlook, even after closing stores and changing up management.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 15, 2026

But the thing that kind of gives me hope that we will land this thing is that nobody -- including the United States and India -- is saying they don't want reform.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

“It will land in Athten Fen, as you requested, sir. They should bring it down this evening at the beginning of Third Hour.”

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin