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also alit
1
as in perched
to come to rest after descending from the air
a flock of eight swans circled above, then alighted on the pond
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2
as in dismounted
to come down from something (as a vehicle)
as she alighted from the train, she momentarily lost her footing
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In Tucson, that could include the water now perched under an old landfill, waiting to be cleaned.—
Brandon Loomis,
The Arizona Republic,
23 Dec. 2024 -
This unique event was located near the city’s famous art galleries at the House of Robb pop-up, an airy and elegant penthouse space perched atop the Faena Hotel Miami Beach.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
23 Dec. 2024
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Tiffany Boone was done with voiceover auditions when the script for an unspecified lioness landed in her inbox.—
Brande Victorian,
The Hollywood Reporter,
5 Jan. 2025
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Priscilla landed on Max roughly four months after its theater debut, while MaXXXine had a quicker turnaround, becoming available on the platform just three months later.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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As tens of thousands of visitors from around the world descended on Miami for the city’s annual art celebration, a lucky few were invited to an immersive experience that blended contemporary art with fashion, mixology, and luxury travel.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
23 Dec. 2024
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The House descended into chaos Wednesday when the GOP revolt sank a last-minute funding measure to keep the government operating through early next year.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
19 Dec. 2024
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“Alighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alighted. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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