take off after
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My career started to take off after I appeared in “Red Heat” and “Cocktail,” both in 1988.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 10, 2026
Porsha’s long hair had been braided, and anytime the toddler saw a woman with braids from afar, he would take off after her, shouting, “That’s mommy!”
From Salon ● Nov. 25, 2024
"I've always said this team is going to take off after the World Cup."
From BBC ● Jan. 30, 2024
Companies face increasing pressure from staff, state regulators and worker advocates to expand the time employees can take off after the death of a loved one.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 15, 2023
Red Jack and Katherine take off after the wagon in a jog, and I follow not far behind.
From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland
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