takeoff
Example Sentences
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The bright orange suits are worn during takeoff and re-entry, but also emergency situations, such as cabin depressurization.
From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026
Some may perceive this as mere growing pains for a now-decade-old Silicon Valley giant that experienced a massive growth spurt after ChatGPT’s takeoff.
From Slate • Mar. 25, 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
Only smaller narrow-body jets, which can be readied for takeoff quicker than bigger aircraft, are being accepted, according to a person familiar with the procedure.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026
The next few minutes were second only to takeoff in terms of potential for disaster.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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