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Gov. Janet Mills entered the race months after Platner and dropped out in April after her campaign failed to take off as Platner drew crowds and enthusiasm.

From Salon Jul. 13, 2026

The Artemis 2 mission was originally due to take off as early as February, but repeated setbacks stalled that goal and even necessitated rolling the rocket back to its hangar for analysis and repairs.

From Barron's Mar. 27, 2026

"And maybe that's the vehicle that will take off as a result of this."

From BBC Sep. 19, 2025

The C919 flight will take off as flight number MU9191 at 10:45 a.m.

From Reuters May 26, 2023

In our pockets are stuffed the kerchiefs our mothers make us wear but that we take off as soon as we’re out of their sight.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood




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