Recent Examples on the WebUkrainian officials had said allowing the use of Western weaponry could help turn the tide of the fighting along the border, and defend against attacks on the city of Kharkiv, whose city center is just 24 miles from Russia, by hitting missile launchers and airplanes inside Russian territory.—Andrew E. Kramer, New York Times, 31 May 2024 Though Ukrainian forces could see the buildup on the border, a White House prohibition on using high-precision American weapons, like HIMARS multiple rocket launchers, against targets on Russian territory prevented Ukraine from attacking them.—Constant Méheut, New York Times, 18 May 2024 Advertisement Police left and returned a few minutes later, with one officer carrying a 40mm projectile launcher standing on the cluttered staircase while another officer opened the apartment door using a key, the video shows.—Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2024 Development also is already underway on a large USV, which would likely range from 200 to 300 feet in length and serve as a missile launcher.—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for launcher
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