happy landings

Definitions

1. Successful arrivals on land (by air or water), without any untoward incidents.
   especially, plural, plural-normally
2. Successful outcome or outcomes.
   broadly, idiomatic, plural, plural-normally

Examples

“We want⟳ our airplane pilots to anticipate failed engines as well as happy landings.”

“Happy landings: every minute of every hour of every day, an average of 38 people touch⟳ down at Orlando airport, gateway to the centre of the Sunshine State.”

“But one set⟳ of Washington policies is all happy landings: the Government's campaign to stop⟳ skyjackers is working.”

“He missed much of his senior year, drifted, but finally graduated. He hasn't gone to college and realizes now that he wants that experience⟳. […] Some of these stories have⟳ happy landings.”

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