liftoffs

plural of liftoff
as in launches
a rising from a surface at the start of a flight (as of a rocket) everyone was quiet in the control room as they waited for lift-off

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Noun
  • The launches have not been independently verified by Iranian authorities.
    Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
  • The new launches are in response to the ever-changing wellness landscape and the rise in demand for personalised journeys.
    Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Overloading can cause inefficient fuel use, engine strain, or unsafe takeoffs.
    Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Charlotte Douglas is also the sixth-busiest airport in the world for takeoffs and landings, according to preliminary rankings released in April by Airports Council International.
    Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 12 Sep. 2025
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