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
  • One former employee, who asked not to be named to discuss internal matters, told CNBC that during their tenure, OpenAI leadership had a pattern of prioritizing fast launches.
    MacKenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
  • More than 70% of the Falcon 9 launches in 2025 have been dedicated to building out Starlink, the largest satellite constellation ever assembled.
    Mike Wall, Space.com, 3 Oct. 2025
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  • The success of the AirCar is the 280-340 hp V6 engine, advanced avionics, and over 170 flight hours logged across hundreds of takeoffs and landings – ensuring a robust and trusted configuration.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Charlotte Douglas is 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, 2 Oct. 2025
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“Liftoffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liftoffs. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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