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takeoff

[teyk-awf, -of] / ˈteɪkˌɔf, -ˌɒf /




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Takeoff is among the most dangerous moments as missile alerts force passengers to sit tight.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Mr. Bennett is from Atlanta and gained prominence with his 2016 song “Key to the Streets,” which featured Quavo and Takeoff from the chart-topping rap group Migos.

From New York Times • Jan. 23, 2024

So far, Quavo has taken the right steps forward: Last year, the rapper and his family launched the Rocket Foundation in honor of Takeoff and he committed $2 million to invest in community violence intervention.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 20, 2023

US rappers Offset and Quavo reunited at Sunday's BET Awards for a surprise tribute to their late bandmate Takeoff.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2023

Takeoff was “an innocent bystander” who was “in the wrong place at the wrong time,” Houston police said at the time of his death.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2023




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