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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
Middle East The Israeli military vowed to continue striking Hezbollah targets in Beirut and southern Lebanon after launching fresh airstrikes in the Lebanese capital overnight.
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Alexandra Banner, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
The carrier has already cut dozens of routes during the upcoming holiday period and furloughed 186 pilots, as well as offered incentives to customers, such as launching a business-class option and blocking off the middle seat.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
Sandro went small, launching the mini-version of its Tangoso hobo in new colors and a canvas version too, and added cute styling for footwear with boat shoes pre-flipped down at the back for a slip-on feel.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
At the dawn of the week, Venus and Mars decide to get together and go for it, launching us into Monday at high velocity.
—Jennifer Culp, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
But the prospect of Israel launching a major retaliation that would target Iran’s oil production and export infrastructure has traders on higher alert.
—David Blackmon, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
There will be a content series featuring Davis and Robinson that is launching on social media channels focused on financial education for student-athletes.
—Dj Siddiqi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
These actions badly hurt Iran’s most militarily powerful regional proxy, prompting Tehran to lash out with Tuesday’s strike, launching a massive barrage of at least 180 ballistic missiles, including some of its most advanced models.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Harris herself has visited Pennsylvania more than 13 times in 2024, and seven times since launching her presidential bid.
—Nidia Cavazos, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
Alexandra Banner, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
The carrier has already cut dozens of routes during the upcoming holiday period and furloughed 186 pilots, as well as offered incentives to customers, such as launching a business-class option and blocking off the middle seat.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
Sandro went small, launching the mini-version of its Tangoso hobo in new colors and a canvas version too, and added cute styling for footwear with boat shoes pre-flipped down at the back for a slip-on feel.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
At the dawn of the week, Venus and Mars decide to get together and go for it, launching us into Monday at high velocity.
—Jennifer Culp, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
But the prospect of Israel launching a major retaliation that would target Iran’s oil production and export infrastructure has traders on higher alert.
—David Blackmon, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
There will be a content series featuring Davis and Robinson that is launching on social media channels focused on financial education for student-athletes.
—Dj Siddiqi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
These actions badly hurt Iran’s most militarily powerful regional proxy, prompting Tehran to lash out with Tuesday’s strike, launching a massive barrage of at least 180 ballistic missiles, including some of its most advanced models.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Harris herself has visited Pennsylvania more than 13 times in 2024, and seven times since launching her presidential bid.
—Nidia Cavazos, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for launching
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Georgia, meanwhile, was making impressive inroads in establishing itself as a tourist destination.Fredric Dannen, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
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That payment is funded by establishing a new $20 fee on criminal convictions.Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
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Hahn held an early lead beginning on Election Day but the gap between her and Ishii had been narrowing with just under 400 votes separating the candidates after an update Monday.Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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The age is now 67 for those born in 1960 or latter but some GOP proposals have suggested increasing the age for full retirement benefits from 67 to 69 over an eight-year period beginning in 2026.Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 4 Oct. 2024
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Rosen was also the founding director of the National Center for Film and Video Preservation at the American Film Institute.Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
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In recent years, the conversation around gender disparity in entrepreneurship and STEM has gained momentum, especially when data continues to show that only 18% of high-growth enterprises have at least one woman in their founding team, highlighting the urgent need for systematic change.Kath Mackay, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Reviva Pharmaceuticals plans to continue its development efforts for brilaroxazine, with a focus on completing the OLE Trial and initiating the RECOVER-2 Trial, subject to additional financing.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Although delivering bad news is never easy, there are effective ways to avoid pitfalls when initiating these difficult conversations.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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Ritchey cited early signs of respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, starting to increase this season as expected in Florida, which is called out at the top of this week's report.Alexander Tin, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
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That’s why companies that have already nailed ISO 9001 are starting to look beyond quality management.Ludwig Melik, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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To convince shoppers to recycle instead of tossing used clothing, Blue Jeans Go Green was designed to be convenient.Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
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Last week, they were sentenced to 24 months and 20 months in a London prison respectively for tossing soup over Vincent van Gogh’s Sunflowers (1888) at London’s National Gallery in October 2022.George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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Moving iMage Technologies continues to focus on expanding its customer base and introducing new products, despite challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic and industry disruptions.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Hardly a week passes without report of another retailer introducing its own media network, or news that an existing media network is expanding its capabilities.Andrea Wasserman, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Fernandez worked alongside Indy pioneering chef Greg Hardesty for a James Beard dinner event at Bridges in 2018.Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Oct. 2024
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News anchor Judy Woodruff honors the brave and pioneering reporting done by Anna Wolfe and her colleagues at Mississippi Today.Sam Jacobs, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Launching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/launching. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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