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Recent Examples of belly-land
Jeju Air's Boeing 737-800 burst into flames after it belly-landed at Muan International Airport in South Korea, killing all but two people on board.
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
In the worst air disaster in South Korean history, 179 people were killed when a Boeing 737-800 belly-landed and skidded off the runway at Muan International Airport.
—David Hodari, NBC News, 3 Jan. 2025
The plane, a Boeing 737-800, belly-landed on the runway at Muan International Airport in southwestern South Korea after an overnight flight, apparently with flaps and landing gear retracted.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024
Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
In the worst air disaster in South Korean history, 179 people were killed when a Boeing 737-800 belly-landed and skidded off the runway at Muan International Airport.
—David Hodari, NBC News, 3 Jan. 2025
The plane, a Boeing 737-800, belly-landed on the runway at Muan International Airport in southwestern South Korea after an overnight flight, apparently with flaps and landing gear retracted.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for belly-land
Verb
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It’s slated to touch down in Mare Crisium, a volcanic plain.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 Jan. 2025
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The lander will touch down at Mare Crisium, a large basaltic plain on the lunar near side.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
15 Jan. 2025
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Nothing lights her fire more than an emotionally intelligent man.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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All types of lanterns are lighted throughout the streets, and poems and riddles are often written for entertainment.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA TODAY,
27 Jan. 2025
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During World War II, an American pilot crash-landed close to Liangshan, where he is believed to have been captured by the Yi and turned into a kind of god-slave.—
Charlie Campbell,
TIME,
9 Jan. 2025
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However, the plane crash-landed in the Arizona desert on its way to New York from San Diego, according to Brace for Impact: Air Crashes and Aviation Safety.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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The Traitors star Tony Vlachos doubles down on Boston Rob as 'such a sellout' The pitch did not land, as Jeremy was murdered.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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Donald Trump didn’t land a Senate seat for his daughter-in law.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Belly-land.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belly-land. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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