touching down
Example Sentences
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That daunting task is unlikely to ruin Trump’s ebullient mood upon touching down in Europe, having just celebrated his 80th birthday with a cage-fighting spectacle at the White House moments before boarding Air Force One.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026
Orion's landing was highly accurate, touching down just 2.9 miles from its target.
From Science Daily ● May 4, 2026
“Today, we’re touching down in the ’70s to talk about Chippendales.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026
The 23-year-old was the first to reach Marcus Smith's grubber-kick, outpacing two flying Fijians in Kalaveti Ravouvou and Sireli Maqala before prodding the ball ahead and touching down.
From Barron's ● Nov. 9, 2025
My breathing’s open, flowing, and I barely feel my feet touching down.
From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen
