take off
Example Sentences
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A parrot that attempted to take off from the main runway at Dublin Airport was reunited with its owner in 2019.
From BBC ā¢ Apr. 6, 2026
But the larger aircraft became bogged down in sand and could not take off, requiring smaller planes to fly out the US personnel in multiple trips.
From Barron's ā¢ Apr. 6, 2026
A flight attendant came around with Champagne and water before take off.
From The Wall Street Journal ā¢ Apr. 1, 2026
Within the U.S., the savory yogurt craze has been slow to take off.
From Salon ā¢ Mar. 28, 2026
āIām sorry you had to see that,ā she said, still avoiding his gaze, as she returned to the first aid kit, the lid of which she suddenly struggled to take off.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright Ā© 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.