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Recent Examples of liftoff
Super Heavy alone is powered by 33 of SpaceX’s Raptor engines that give the initial burst of thrust at liftoff.
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Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
The adjustable sweep amplitude, up to 25 degrees, gives the robot the ability to fine-tune its aerodynamic center relative to its body, improving control during liftoff.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2025
And in recent days, SpaceX has begun accepting reservations for Mars flights via its website, but without providing fares for round-trips between the planets, or guarantees on the timing of the first liftoff.
—Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Tuesday’s liftoff at 6:30 p.m. Central from SpaceX’s facility at Starbase near Boca Chica, Texas, followed two earlier scrubs, one Sunday to troubleshoot a liquid-oxygen supply line and another on Monday forced by weather.
—PC Magazine, 27 Aug. 2025
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Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
The adjustable sweep amplitude, up to 25 degrees, gives the robot the ability to fine-tune its aerodynamic center relative to its body, improving control during liftoff.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2025
And in recent days, SpaceX has begun accepting reservations for Mars flights via its website, but without providing fares for round-trips between the planets, or guarantees on the timing of the first liftoff.
—Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Tuesday’s liftoff at 6:30 p.m. Central from SpaceX’s facility at Starbase near Boca Chica, Texas, followed two earlier scrubs, one Sunday to troubleshoot a liquid-oxygen supply line and another on Monday forced by weather.
—PC Magazine, 27 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liftoff
Noun
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Since its launch, the Zeekr 001 has remained the brand’s flagship model and primary sales driver, setting the standard for performance, technology, and innovation within Zeekr’s lineup.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Oct. 2025
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Pioneering sneaker boutique Undefeated is following up the launch of one of 2025’s biggest collaborations, the return of its 2005 Air Jordan 4, with a brand new project that references another one of its classic releases.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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When a shortage of air traffic controllers occurs, the FAA reduces the number of takeoffs and landings to ensure on-duty air traffic controllers are not overwhelmed by flight volume.—
Annabella Rosciglione,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Oct. 2025
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At least one control tower closes In Burbank Monday, the pilot who radioed the control tower before takeoff received a message noting the workers had gone home.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Liftoff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liftoff. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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