launch into
phrasal verb
launched into; launching into; launches into
1
: to suddenly begin doing or saying (something) in an energetic way
He launched into a speech about doing one's duty.
2
: to start involving (oneself) in (something) in an energetic way
She launched herself enthusiastically into the campaign.
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Leatham, a biological male who identifies as a woman, is prone to loud outbursts that disrupt court proceedings and routinely launches into tirades accusing government attorneys of transphobia.
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Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 29 Jan. 2026
In the minute-long spot, Scott commands a room of soldiers — among them Tom Holland’s Telemachus and Jon Bernthal’s Menelaus — before launching into a breathless retelling of Odysseus, the Trojan War and the infamous trick that brought Troy down.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
Without missing a beat, Erin Evans launched into one of the more memorable rants in college sports history.
—Doug Haller, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
The venture is being launched into a turbulent atmosphere for the news business, particularly print papers.
—News Service Reports, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
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Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 29 Jan. 2026
In the minute-long spot, Scott commands a room of soldiers — among them Tom Holland’s Telemachus and Jon Bernthal’s Menelaus — before launching into a breathless retelling of Odysseus, the Trojan War and the infamous trick that brought Troy down.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
Without missing a beat, Erin Evans launched into one of the more memorable rants in college sports history.
—Doug Haller, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
The venture is being launched into a turbulent atmosphere for the news business, particularly print papers.
—News Service Reports, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
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“Launch into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/launch%20into. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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