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Recent Examples of launcher
Several prominent Russian military bloggers claimed in early January, without providing evidence, that Iranian missile launchers and other equipment were being delivered to Russian military training grounds ahead of the deal’s signing.
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Clare Sebastian, CNN, 16 Jan. 2025
The would-be franchise launcher, despite mixed reviews, then became a modest box office success, grossing over $80 million against a $30 million budget.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Jan. 2025
Starlink, the satellite company operated by his rocket launcher SpaceX, provides internet access in over 100 countries and territories around the world via its network of 7,000 low-orbit satellites.
—John Hyatt, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2025
Bosses' Explosive Sensitivity: Changed bosses sensitivity to equipment and grenade launcher from ~0.4 to ~0.25.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
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Clare Sebastian, CNN, 16 Jan. 2025
The would-be franchise launcher, despite mixed reviews, then became a modest box office success, grossing over $80 million against a $30 million budget.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Jan. 2025
Starlink, the satellite company operated by his rocket launcher SpaceX, provides internet access in over 100 countries and territories around the world via its network of 7,000 low-orbit satellites.
—John Hyatt, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2025
Bosses' Explosive Sensitivity: Changed bosses sensitivity to equipment and grenade launcher from ~0.4 to ~0.25.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for launcher
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The four-story colonial has four fireplaces (one with a stone hearth) and, lest the power fail, a whole-house generator to keep things humming.—
Mike Klingaman,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Feb. 2025
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Also, consider newer RV models with quiet power generators.—
Andrea Agostini Ferrer,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2025
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The car's handling became a bigger problem, with the driver reporting that the vehicle felt loose during a caution.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
24 Feb. 2025
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And while safe-haven demand is certainly a driver, there’s another potential catalyst that could send prices soaring even higher: the revaluation of America’s gold reserves.—
Frank Holmes,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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The executor even accused Daniel of framing Brent for a bogus plot to commit mass murder at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York; Brent was detained by police in a holding cell for nearly 24 hours until being released due to lack of evidence.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
People.com,
12 Feb. 2025
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According to the Times, the new executors objected to the film after seeing a cut.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
7 Feb. 2025
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Many Cybertruck social media groups contain examples of drivers being targeted for their vehicle of choice, while news reports show multiple dealerships have been victimized by anti-Musk vandals, USA TODAY reported.—
Chris Mueller,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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Trump didn’t specify whether the measures would target specific countries or apply to all vehicles imported to the US.—
Bloomberg,
The Mercury News,
19 Feb. 2025
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The agency didn't respond to requests for information about the raid.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
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Some agencies, such as the Federal Aviation Administration and the Department of Defense, quietly influence local land use.—
Salim Furth,
The Mercury News,
22 Feb. 2025
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In less than 1% of people with celiac disease, gluten acts as a trigger for the immune system to attack the lining of the small intestine, leading to:3 Inflammation Malabsorption Villous atrophy There are hundreds of possible symptoms associated with celiac disease.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
21 Feb. 2025
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Duke has to pull the trigger three times before the hammer lands on the live round.—
Chris Klimek,
Vulture,
20 Feb. 2025
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Both players are major offensive catalysts for their teams with equally strong relative impacts at five-on-five, though Hutson does give a bit more back defensively.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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While structural changes are critical, women can also be their own catalyst for change.—
Margie Warrell,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Critics, even in his own ranks, saw this as an unforgivable breach of a political quarantine designed to keep the AfD out of power.—
Thomas Escritt,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025
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In Illinois, Democrats in power in Springfield resisted a national security mandate handed down by the Republican administration of George W. Bush, passing a joint resolution in 2007 urging the Illinois congressional delegation to repeal the Real ID act.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Launcher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/launcher. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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