alighted
Example Sentences
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It seems Gudegast and his cast of characters alighted for Europe with only a few ideas in place, and the tapestry of this world is not woven as tightly as the original.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2025
Not surprisingly, by the time that the couple alighted at the Astrodome in 1974, they were headed for divorce proceedings.
From Salon • Nov. 23, 2024
Finally, one perched on a nearby tree while the other alighted on the deck.
From New York Times • Jun. 19, 2024
But the American composer has an instinct for recognizing when he has alighted on a story that will send his imagination into overdrive.
From Seattle Times • May 15, 2024
Serafina Pekkala flew down toward the launch, leaving the dæmons out of sight above, and alighted on the counter just behind the steersman.
From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman
