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Past Tense
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Past Participle
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(of a spacecraft or aircraft) to leave the ground, particularly vertically
- The rocket lifted off with a thunderous roar, marking the beginning of the historic mission.
- The tension was palpable as the countdown reached zero and the aircraft lifted off, soaring into the sky.
- The airplane taxied down the runway, its engines gaining power, and then lifted off smoothly into the clear blue sky.
- The spectators watched in awe as the helicopter lifted off, its rotors spinning rapidly, ready to transport the injured hiker to safety.
- The small experimental aircraft lifted off smoothly, its pilot eager to test its capabilities.
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