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The ducks are sitting or preening at the water, or about to take flight.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Four astronauts -- three Americans and one Canadian -- will take flight in this major mission.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

When they did take flight, their attacks were brief -- most lasted under three minutes, and the average hunting flight just eight seconds.

From Science Daily • Nov. 1, 2025

“Watching them take flight is a powerful reminder of why our work matters.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 9, 2025

I always draw her with arms up like she’s about to take flight or with her hands together like she’s praying.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson




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