landed

Example Sentences

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But when their gazes landed on one of my scuffed brown boots peeking out from beneath the hem, the fussing over us stopped, and Aunt Kitty felt the need to fill the awkward silence.

From Literature

Several other former South Korean leaders, who landed behind bars for criminal convictions, were later pardoned and set free.

From The Wall Street Journal

Gusto jumped to head it and the ball landed on his outstretched arm.

From BBC

The so-called "Car Wash" scandal, which erupted in 2014, has landed dozens of top politicians and business figures behind bars.

From Barron's

“As soon as I get back home, I’m going straight there. I literally landed and then came here a week later,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times