take off
Example Sentences
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"And in 10 years' time, the first European manned capsule take off from Kourou with European astronauts and those from other nations on board," he added, referring to Europe's spaceport in French Guiana.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
When AI began to take off in 2023, Shopify brought in about $7 billion of revenue.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
With few aircraft able to take off, it is understood landings are being restricted, leading to some flights being prevented from departing from overseas airports.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
One ankle-twisting stutter-step is all it took for the true freshman to take off, once again.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2026
Ash flew up in a blinding white cloud as the helicopter tried to take off.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
