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

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

However, five Chinese coast guard personnel, three of them armed with steel batons, followed by boat, alighted on the islet and ordered the fishermen to leave.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 23, 2024

Gorged, they alighted by his runnels of sweat and drank.

From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding