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 events team has curated a packed calendar of author talks, book launches and special programs across the Hudson Valley and beyond.
    American Booksellers Association, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Even with a constant stream of new launches, the brand still wows with no-brainer, fill-a-gap-in-your-routine staples that stand the test of time.
    Lily Wohlner, Allure, 5 Sep. 2025
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  • Unlike its sister variant, the F-35A, that operates from conventional runways, the F-35B is capable of short takeoffs and vertical landings.
    Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
  • Arcadia is also flat enough to make landings and takeoffs relatively safer, Musk has said.
    Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
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“Liftoffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liftoffs. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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