take flight
Example Sentences
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In less than two years, the Paralympics will take flight from L.A. for the first time.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
Bird remains were found on other samples of the blades, and a witness reported seeing a flock of geese take flight shortly before the crash.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026
Let’s see how those ratings hold up, if Beta shares take flight.
From Barron's ● Dec. 1, 2025
When they did take flight, their attacks were brief -- most lasted under three minutes, and the average hunting flight just eight seconds.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 1, 2025
Rue poised on her toes, arms slightly extended, like a bird about to take flight.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
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