off the ground
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At the party, I met 27-year-old Connor Mcleod, who was trying to get a crisis response contracting business called Harm off the ground.
From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026
These initiatives are just getting off the ground, and they’re beginning to get a little traction.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
This type of terrain can allow seawater to move beneath the glacier during high tide, temporarily lifting sections of ice off the ground.
From Science Daily • May 19, 2026
That alleviated some homesickness, but it didn’t get Iamaleava’s career up off the ground.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
They spring off the ground and fly over the force field, setting an outdoor high jump record for dogs, just as Dr. Loofah's helicopter begins to lift off.
From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein
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