touching down

Example Sentences

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Orion's landing was highly accurate, touching down just 2.9 miles from its target.

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

At 90 minutes, the film feels rushed, touching down at different points along a timeline without ever really settling in, lending it a schematic quality despite its unerring sensitivity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 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

The Olympic sevens gold medallist, who only played her first 15-a-side Test in May, got her second three minutes later, touching down on the right-hand side following a fluent passing move.

From BBC • Aug. 24, 2025

Snowflakes danced in the awakening sky, touching down softly on Hazel’s long black hair.

From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu