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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Thirty-five years ago, in April of 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope was launched into orbit aboard the space shuttle Discovery.
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Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2025
Instead, Mosley launched into a brief monologue about how his players merely had done what they were supposed to do Friday night: win a game on their home floor.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
The case, which is being heard in federal court in Sacramento, stems out of more than 2,000 investigations launched into unemployment benefit fraud in California, which reached record heights during the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2025
During their 15 years together, Bieber launched into the pop stratosphere, becoming one of the most popular artists on the planet, today boasting more than 78 million monthly listeners on Spotify, where 17 of his songs — or songs he’s been featured on — have each amassed over a billion streams.
—Shirley Halperin, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2025
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Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2025
Instead, Mosley launched into a brief monologue about how his players merely had done what they were supposed to do Friday night: win a game on their home floor.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
The case, which is being heard in federal court in Sacramento, stems out of more than 2,000 investigations launched into unemployment benefit fraud in California, which reached record heights during the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2025
During their 15 years together, Bieber launched into the pop stratosphere, becoming one of the most popular artists on the planet, today boasting more than 78 million monthly listeners on Spotify, where 17 of his songs — or songs he’s been featured on — have each amassed over a billion streams.
—Shirley Halperin, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2025
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“Launch into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/launch%20into. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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