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as in state
a body of people composed of one or more nationalities usually with its own territory and government
the whole land rose up in outrage over the tyrant's unconscionable cruelties
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as in to arrive
to get to a destination
we landed at the hotel just before midnight
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as in to perch
to come to rest after descending from the air
our plane is landing in 15 minutes, so we need to put all of our things away
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as in to win
to receive as return for effort
because of his work on the boss's pet project, he landed a promotion as well as a raise
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as in to grab
to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly
after struggling for half an hour, the fisherman finally landed a 10-pound bass
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Recent Examples of land
Ian Kelly, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025
Here’s more from my seriously unserious conversation with Alva about the fictitious land deal (edited for clarity and brevity).
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2025
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2025
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Travis Kelce's ex-girlfriend Kayla Nicole has landed a major gig with Rihanna's beauty company, Fenty.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Before this administration, no senior American official would have suggested that the U.S. should take anything but a leadership role in facing a major threat — let alone the greatest land war on the European continent since World War II.
—Ian Kelly, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025
Here’s more from my seriously unserious conversation with Alva about the fictitious land deal (edited for clarity and brevity).
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2025
Verb
The booster flew for the 11th time and landed on A Shortfall of Gravitas.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2025
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Travis Kelce's ex-girlfriend Kayla Nicole has landed a major gig with Rihanna's beauty company, Fenty.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for land
Noun
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With these financial incentives, the DOJ effectively guided state sentencing policies.—
Michelle Mbekeani,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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Fletcher, who was arraigned in state superior court in Milford a few hours later, is being held on a $3 million bond.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2025
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Most regions that need the changes are also prone to political volatility that often sacrifice social change campaigns at the altar of political ambitions.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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The result showed some diminished support for Ukraine, because previous assembly votes saw more than 140 nations condemn Russia’s aggression, demand an immediate withdrawal, and reversal of its annexation of four Ukrainian regions.—
Edith M. Lederer,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2025
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In addition to being found in soil, small amounts of heavy metals can be spotted naturally in the environment, including in food products, due to air, water, and soil exposure, according to the Girl Scouts.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
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Since the onset of Israel’s war against Hamas, the Israel Defense Forces engaged in cross-border skirmishes with Hezbollah – including ground operations on Lebanese soil – until a ceasefire deal was struck late last year.—
Greg Norman,
Fox News,
28 Feb. 2025
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This, mere months after Forest finished 17th last season, only one spot above regulation (albeit being docked four points for breaching league profitability and sustainability rules).—
Julia Ranney,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
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The Minnesota ships travel the long, dangling length of Lake Michigan and dock at its southern tip: Gary, Indiana.—
Paige Williams,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025
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When an officer arrived at the scene of the attack, Apollo charged at the officer, who shot at the dog, police said in court records.—
Laura A. Bischoff,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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That day, when the police arrived at the Laundrie’s home, they were informed that Brian Laundrie was indeed back, but his parents refused to answer any other questions and redirected the police to their attorney.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
18 Feb. 2025
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In Turkey and the Middle East, the birds crop up in folklore as heralds of spring, guides for pilgrims, and the first creatures, along with two doves, to disembark from Noah’s ark.—
Nick Paumgarten,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025
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Barcelona followed suit and also got permission from local authorities to close a terminal to curb the amount of cruise traffic caused by visitors disembarking.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
23 Jan. 2025
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The tabby is not only engrossed but also sitting on a small plastic chair like a human, with a toy fish perched on his chest.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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Called the Augusta Apartment, the 1,500-square-foot space is perched atop the legendary restaurant and boasts expansive views over the Seine and the famous cathedral.—
Rhonda Richford,
WWD,
20 Feb. 2025
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It’s become a popular bit of internet lore that Mickey is technically the first non-human to win an Oscar.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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In this challenge, Lete chose to coach her team from a place of integrity and sportsmanship and as a result, wound up winning — despite her team finishing with one case less than CK’s team.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Land.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/land. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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