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Recent Examples of liftoffs
However, China is not the global launch leader in 2025; that distinction goes to the United States, which has conducted more than 150 orbital liftoffs so far this year.
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Mike Wall, Space.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Mike Wall, Space.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for liftoffs
Noun
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As Fragrance Day approaches each March, the industry celebrates artistry, launches and consumer engagement.—
Sudhir Gupta,
Rolling Stone,
25 Mar. 2026
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The first phase of the moon base program calls for two dozen launches to the moon, including the landing, by 2028.—
Dan Vergano,
Scientific American,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Currently, daily operations are expected to exceed 3,080 takeoffs and landings on peak days, up from 2,680 last summer.—
Bloomberg Wire,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Mar. 2026
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It was followed by the Mk 1, which flew in May 2025 and focused on validating high-speed takeoffs and landings.—
David Szondy
March 03,
New Atlas,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Liftoffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liftoffs. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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