takeoff

Example Sentences

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On Tuesday, the maker of electric vertical takeoff and landing, or eVTOL, aircraft, reported External link a 2025 operating loss of $127 million, with no sales.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

And it was primed for further takeoff on the burgeoning Web 2.0 circuit, as Walker entered syndication and social media really began taking off.

From Slate • Mar. 20, 2026

"I was panicking all the way up to takeoff, I would've been stranded there by myself because they obviously separated our group into separate flights - it was a nightmare."

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

During its economic takeoff at the turn of this century, China became the world’s largest coal importer.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

And so it is now that she’s making her final checks before takeoff, looking for passengers who are going to need a little extra help.

From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon