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as in to establish
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 to begin
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 to throw
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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as in start
the point at which something begins
we are at the launch of a new age of space exploration
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Recent Examples of launch
Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
The company only launched its first car — the SU7 — in late March.
—Sonia Heng, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2024
Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
Federal and state regulators say that SpaceX has disregarded environmental rules at its launch site in South Texas, violating the Clean Water Act by releasing industrial wastewater during launches.
—Marina Koren, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Coming off box office hit Terrifier 3, which has reached $60M worldwide and climbing, The Coven will launch sales next week at the American Film Market.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
The company only launched its first car — the SU7 — in late March.
—Sonia Heng, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2024
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Despite the recent fall in sales, Nintendo has prolonged the console’s appeal for an extended period of time since its launch in 2017 by relying on its recognizable characters.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
Federal and state regulators say that SpaceX has disregarded environmental rules at its launch site in South Texas, violating the Clean Water Act by releasing industrial wastewater during launches.
—Marina Koren, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Oakland voters also appeared to be giving the green light to Measure MM, which would establish a $99 annual parcel tax in the Oakland Hills to reduce wildfire risk by thinning brush and trees, increasing fire patrols and using goats to graze overgrown areas.Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Since the colleges were established, students have studied at SOCCCD and entered the county workforce with greater knowledge and new skills.Advertorial, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024
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Determined to bring Franck back, Elsa begins trying to do the aliens’ bidding, which adds a slight ticking-clock quality to the narrative.Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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Evans got back in the Corolla and the driver began taking him to the hospital.Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2024
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Earlier in the fourth quarter, Purdy threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to George Kittle in the back left corner of the end zone to give the 49ers a 20-17 lead midway through the fourth quarter against the undermanned but gritty Bucs.Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Quarterback Ava Flores threw an 8-yard touchdown pass to Alynna Ortiz five plays later to make the score 7-6 after the Indians failed to convert the extra point.Lou Ponsi, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
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Those problems were worsened by a January incident in which a door plug blew out of an Alaska Airlines jet soon after takeoff, leaving a gaping hole in its fuselage.Chris Isidore, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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The firm, which launched in 2015, has been one of the global leaders in the burgeoning electrical vertical takeoff and landing sector.Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2024
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Saros, despite a wobbly start for the Nashville Predators, is the country’s clear No. 1 guy.Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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Also standard are dual-zone automatic climate control, proximity keyless entry, push-button start, interior ambient lighting, and a 12-volt power outlet.James Raia, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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While patrolling the area, officers found the SUV and initiated a pursuit.Jason Green, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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JPMorgan initiates Upstream Bio as overweight JPMorgan says the biotech company is well positioned.Michael Bloom, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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Okay, so the holiday season hasn't exactly commenced just yet.Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2024
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Its other businesses commenced layoffs last year, as the company prioritizes the quality over the quantity of its content.Amala Balakrishner, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
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Coronal mass ejections, huge clouds of magnetic fields and plasma hurled into space at up to 1,900 miles (3,000 kilometers) per second usually follow in the wake of a big solar flare.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Three Yankee starters hurled complete-game wins, with each giving the Dodgers only one earned run.Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Launch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/launch. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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