Opening and Takeoff

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Opening noun - A favorable combination of circumstances, time, and place.

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Takeoff and opening are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Takeoff" instead a noun "Opening".

Nearby Words: open, openness, opened, opener

Takeoff noun - A rising from a surface at the start of a flight (as of a rocket).

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Opening and takeoff are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Opening" instead a noun "Takeoff".

So there's a fair number of characters with wings who don't even actually seem to move them, aside from the initial 'takeoff' that seems more like someone opening an umbrella.

Source: Stationary Wings
Over time the British military seems to revert to a supporting role, though because of the destruction of Sheffield the RAF is granted the courtesy of "opening" the Battle of the Phlegethon River with a bombing run, killing several hundred harpies before takeoff.

Source: Useful Notes / Brits with Battleships

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