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as in establishing
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of
after retiring, he launched a small company devoted to making medical devices
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as in beginning
to take the first step in (a process or course of action)
she launched a career in journalism after quitting acting school
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as in throwing
to send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm
infantrymen launching grenades at the nest of machine gunners
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Recent Examples of launching
Three years after launching, Cooper signed a deal with Spotify worth $60 million.
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Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Calvary became the epicenter of the scene, launching Christian rock bands like Love Song and Children of the Day.
—Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026
The discussion comes as driverless robotaxi testing and deployment expands rapidly nationwide, with Austin as a major launching pad.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 12 Jan. 2026
Since launching the service in November 2019, Apple has declined to break out subscriber numbers or viewership figures.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 12 Jan. 2026
Israel responded by launching a campaign to root out Tehran’s proxies from the region, and both Israel and the United States struck Iranian nuclear facilities last year.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 12 Jan. 2026
His sister, Megan, followed him into the industry, co-financing True Grit and launching her own company, Annapurna Pictures.
—Reeves Wiedeman, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2026
Wall Street Journal reporter Gunjan Banerji recently wrote about how a growing number of wealthy Americans are launching family offices and are the new power players on Wall Street.
—Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
The autonomous submarine then moved further into the sea before launching the torpedo.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2025
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Vrabel, who played alongside Brady for Bill Belichick before establishing himself as a coach in Tennessee, led them to a 14-3 record while coaxing a possible MVP performance out of now-sophomore QB Drake Maye.—
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Here is a copy of the complaint law enforcement filed establishing the basis for his arrest.—
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Paramount+ Essential subscribers will be able to stream the show beginning Monday.—
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After beginning as an unpaid intern with the Cleveland Cavaliers and landing a position as an assistant with Cleveland’s G League affiliate in Canton, Ohio, Skeeter’s career path also took him through Atlanta just like Lee.—
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After throwing for just 241 total yards in wins over Texas A&M and Ohio State to start Miami’s postseason journey, Beck completed 23 of 37 passes for 268 yards and two touchdowns with one interception and had the game-clinching rushing touchdown.—
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This happened after a number of protesters began throwing snowballs at federal vehicles on the scene.—
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In addition to modeling and founding Spinside Records, an imprint on Browne's independent label Inside Recordings, Ethan also made it to the big screen.—
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His supporters praised him for founding the activist group Turning Point USA and advocating conservative principles to young people.—
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Indiana and Miami begin the semester on January 12, with Ole Miss commencing January 20.—
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None of the arrests of the four individual plaintiffs in this case, on the other hand, were made in immediate anticipation of commencing removal proceedings, much less executing a final order of removal.—
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On a recent morning in midtown Manhattan, Spike Lee blows on an imaginary pair of dice before hurling them to the ground.—
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As both sides scream at each other, a female customer is seen hurling a fallen burger at one of the employees, the outlet reported.—
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In Texas, the state Legislature has sole responsibility for initiating amendments to its constitution.—
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Eleven is forced to enter the Abyss in person, initiating a fight between her and Vecna, while her friends fight the Mind Flayer.—
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Here are the 100 best luggage deals to shop right now, starting at $10.—
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Keep scrolling for more worthwhile finds that are bound to win her seal of approval, starting at just $9.—
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“Launching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/launching. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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