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as in founded
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 began
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 threw
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 launched
Republicans have also launched a congressional investigation into the fire response.
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Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Following the tragic incident, a family friend, Ella Mackrell, launched a GoFundMe to help bring the teen’s body home, as well as cover expenses related to travel, lodging and the funeral.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
This marked the first hearing into the committee’s investigation into the Minnesota fraud scandal, which was launched late last year.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 8 Jan. 2026
Police also launched a search for a Haitian woman and business owner in her 50s, who is believed to be the mother of the Pierre brothers.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
When Israel launched the surprise war against Iran last summer, the depth of its infiltration became evident when it was revealed that Israeli intelligence agents smuggled weapons into the country and used them to strike high-value targets from within Iranian territory.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 7 Jan. 2026
Its newest ship, Oceania Allura, launched in 2025 to rave reviews.
—Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
Last year, Kirkland’s friends launched a fundraiser to cover expenses during a battle against a number of bone breaks and infections.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Nov. 2025
The television show launched in 2010 to run for five seasons, centering on Elba’s titular detective.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 11 Nov. 2025
Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Following the tragic incident, a family friend, Ella Mackrell, launched a GoFundMe to help bring the teen’s body home, as well as cover expenses related to travel, lodging and the funeral.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
This marked the first hearing into the committee’s investigation into the Minnesota fraud scandal, which was launched late last year.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 8 Jan. 2026
Police also launched a search for a Haitian woman and business owner in her 50s, who is believed to be the mother of the Pierre brothers.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
When Israel launched the surprise war against Iran last summer, the depth of its infiltration became evident when it was revealed that Israeli intelligence agents smuggled weapons into the country and used them to strike high-value targets from within Iranian territory.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 7 Jan. 2026
Its newest ship, Oceania Allura, launched in 2025 to rave reviews.
—Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
Last year, Kirkland’s friends launched a fundraiser to cover expenses during a battle against a number of bone breaks and infections.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Nov. 2025
The television show launched in 2010 to run for five seasons, centering on Elba’s titular detective.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 11 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for launched
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However, former Federal Air Marshal Peter Johnson — who founded Archway Defense, which has trained state, local and federal law enforcement in firearms for the past decade — told WCCO the street is not the place to challenge a federal agent's orders.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Brooklyn is also one of several franchises that have centralized video storage, search and distribution workflows through ScorePlay, a startup founded in France, headquartered in New York and growing in the NBA.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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The protest comes amid ongoing unrest in Iran, where demonstrations that began over economic grievances have spread nationwide, evolving into a direct challenge to Iran's clerical leadership.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Using products by celeb-favorite skin care brand iS Clinical, Flores began by cleansing Williams' skin with the lightweight Cleansing Complex before spraying his skin with a Copper Firming Mist.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
12 Jan. 2026
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Ponds read Moore’s eyes the whole way and when Moore threw the ball to the left side, Ponds jumped the route and sauntered 25 yards into the end zone.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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Indiana's Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Fernando Mendoza threw five touchdown passes, improving his case to be the top pick in the upcoming NFL Draft.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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This is the second time the synagogue, which serves a congregation first established in Jackson in 1860, has been attacked with fire, according to its website.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
13 Jan. 2026
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Ruthzee Louijeune, the Council president last term who opted to vote for Breadon rather than support her former vice president, will chair two committees including census, redistricting and elections, which was established by Breadon this term.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
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Officials then searched the children’s home and commenced an air and ground search.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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In 2012, whiskey production commenced at the distillery, with bottles hitting the market a few years later.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
4 Jan. 2026
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Federal agents fired tear gas and rubber bullets after agitators hurled fireworks at them outside a federal building in Minneapolis on Monday amid continued resistance to immigration enforcement in the Twin Cities.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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Especially given the lofty praise hurled Kon Knueppel’s way from Pacers coach Rick Carlisle.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
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The trooper initiated a traffic stop to investigate, and the driver, identified as Ezeiruaku, was arrested.—
Briana Aldridge,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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In accordance with its responsibilities, the supervisory board, with the support of specialized external lawyers, immediately initiated an investigation into the incidents upon becoming aware of the allegations.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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The year started with a four-day streak of 70-degree highs; however, Oklahoma will soon see temperatures dip a bit into the mid-50s and 60s at the start of next week, with some parts of the state expecting snow.—
Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
9 Jan. 2026
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Sean Kuraly had a goal and an assist, Tanner Jeannot had two assists, and the Boston Bruins started a five-game homestand with a 4-1 win over the Calgary Flames on Thursday night.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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