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as in founded
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 began
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 threw
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 launched
The two companies, along with Nvidia, have launched a startup accelerator program to foster innovation.
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Tony Bradley, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
So, as 1904 passed into 1905, workers launched a pyrotechnic show from the building.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
But a personal challenge in 2019 — a resolution to try something new every month for a year — made such a difference in her life, Scott launched the 12 New Things initiative.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2024
Specializing in French and European brands with a sustainable bent, the concept store — which launched a direct-to-consumer private label men’s line in 2018 — had recently transformed into a marketplace with a view to finding a buyer.
—Joelle Diderich, WWD, 31 Dec. 2024
Ukraine launched a drone attack in Oryol, north of Kursk, and hit an oil depot that Kyiv has said supplies the Russian military last week.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
While brands like Pedialyte previously dominated the market, several brands have launched with a new approach that’s not just about general hydration.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 31 Dec. 2024
The agency launched a cumulative impact assessment to better understand the combined health effects of various pollution sources and took enforcement action against some polluters.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
The change in April will mark the second price increase since Mega Millions was launched.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2024
Tony Bradley, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
So, as 1904 passed into 1905, workers launched a pyrotechnic show from the building.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
But a personal challenge in 2019 — a resolution to try something new every month for a year — made such a difference in her life, Scott launched the 12 New Things initiative.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2024
Specializing in French and European brands with a sustainable bent, the concept store — which launched a direct-to-consumer private label men’s line in 2018 — had recently transformed into a marketplace with a view to finding a buyer.
—Joelle Diderich, WWD, 31 Dec. 2024
Ukraine launched a drone attack in Oryol, north of Kursk, and hit an oil depot that Kyiv has said supplies the Russian military last week.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
While brands like Pedialyte previously dominated the market, several brands have launched with a new approach that’s not just about general hydration.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 31 Dec. 2024
The agency launched a cumulative impact assessment to better understand the combined health effects of various pollution sources and took enforcement action against some polluters.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
The change in April will mark the second price increase since Mega Millions was launched.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Nordstrom, founded in 1901 as a shoe retailer, operates 93 Nordstrom department stores, about 300 Rack off-price stores, and six Nordstrom Locals, which operate as service hubs.David Moin, WWD, 24 Dec. 2024
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Amazon, for example, was founded in 1994.Audrey Nguyen, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
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This story has been updated to note that Mega Millions began in 2002, not 2022.Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Surprisingly little time has been spent on this issue since the war began.Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
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Musk’s interest in GB News is another sign that the insurgent network is now firmly established in the UK after launching in 2021.Jake Kanter, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2025
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Barkley established himself from the jump in Brazil, and his three TDs were the deciding factor in a win over the Packers that went to the brink.Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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The company has not commenced any operations and does not expect to generate operating revenues until after completing a business combination.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 27 Dec. 2024
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An epic hoedown commenced, complete with line dancing where Blue Ivy joined in for the finale.Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 25 Dec. 2024
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Queen scored 17 points and, with Orlando clinging to a one-point lead with 12 seconds remaining, hurled a pass to da Silva in the left corner.Josh Robbins, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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At another nearby grove, settlers hurled stones, injuring one of the Palestinian pickers.Gershom Gorenberg, The Atlantic, 19 Dec. 2024
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The senior administration official said the findings of some studies initiated by the PACT Act may not be available until 2027.Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
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According to a press release from the Food and Drug Administration, the recall was initiated after a customer complaint from Massachusetts.Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
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In September some jurisdictions started signing a multilateral instrument for implementing the subject-to-tax rule.Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Really then, the New Year has already started at Madison Square Garden, for the Knicks if not the hockey team whose name must not be mentioned.Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Steam's recommendation algorithm noticed, and tossed 2021's Fights in Tight Spaces at me.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 27 Dec. 2024
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Geno Smith threw for an impressive 314 yards and 3 touchdowns but also tossed 2 interceptions.Kilty Cleary, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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