took off
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Determined to make the web freely available to everyone, he did not patent his programme, ensuring it took off and spread rapidly.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
Regulators in other countries went further, while voluntary climate-related disclosures took off.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
When change happens quickly, like it did when Clark’s wife took off in the night, it can be near-impossible to grapple with.
From Salon • May 30, 2026
Coach Lisa saw me play a tournament, and then a few days later, I was out of camp and it kind of took off after that.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
Shoving aside a stack of unfinished drawings, he placed the box in the center of his desk and took off the lid.
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
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