splashdowns

plural of splashdown
as in landings

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landings
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  • Before the state’s seizure, Miami-Dade operated the airport for quick landings and takeoffs for pilots needing the touchdowns for licensing purposes.
    Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
  • The same kinds of engines were used for the landings of NASA’s Curiosity and Perseverance rovers on Mars in 2012 and 2021.
    Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 3 July 2026
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“Splashdowns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splashdowns. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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