“While many consider stand-up comedy to be a takeoff on everyday life, others argue that it is a sophisticated art form.”

“The aircraft crashed soon after takeoff.”

“Pilots can avoid wake turbulence by allowing greater distance behind the heavy aircraft and their own, or by delaying takeoff for a few minutes.”

“Too many songs are aborted takeoffs, briefly hovering in the air before settling back down to earth, grounded by their own sense of averageness.”

“Do you have any idea how long a hold on new space shuttle takeoffs will continue?”

“This could be nerve-racking for the pilot while the copilot made blind takeoffs.”