alighted

Example Sentences

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Rangers' search for a replacement quickly alighted upon Gerrard, who was of interest to club's American owners in the summer, before a number of issues resulted in him withdrawing from the running.

From BBC • Oct. 11, 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

The relentless beating heat was beginning to confuse me and I had a bad moment there before I realized that so far his suspicions hadn't alighted on Tom.

From " The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald