off the ground
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Microsoft’s Azure cloud unit, which was still getting off the ground, would become OpenAI’s sole cloud provider.
From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026
Will Forte and D’Arcy Carden star in the black comedy/crime thriller set in Australia as co-dependent siblings willing to do anything to get their spray-tan business off the ground.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026
Mr. Ergen’s fledgling network failed to get off the ground.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
Guests with a minimum height of 40” will be elevated off the ground via vehicles situated on rotating arms.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026
He gave me a wide smile and lifted me off the ground with a hug.
From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry
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