taking off
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Araki, like directors Richard Linklater and Todd Haynes, then began a long relationship with the Sundance Film Festival right when the indie boom of the ’90s was taking off.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
And there was no technical fault with the aircraft, the report said - contradicting an early statement by the Bangladeshi Armed Forces that the jet had experienced a mechanical fault after taking off.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
The tires were shot out to keep the plane from taking off.
From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026
Rivian’s stock was taking off, jumping 8% shortly after the market open, while Lucid’s stock was down 3%.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026
"And now that we've got the water between us and those dreadful animals, what about you two humans taking off our saddles and our all having a rest and hearing one another's stories."
From "The Horse and His Boy" by C.S. Lewis
