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Recent Examples of launcher
Of course, a unique ride vehicle — a carnival car with a spring-action launcher — doesn’t hurt.
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Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
In closed briefings, Pentagon officials have acknowledged that there has been only limited success in destroying the Houthis’ vast, largely underground arsenal of missiles, drones and launchers, according to congressional aides and allies.
—Farnaz Fassihi, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
These claims have not been independently verified, and Ukrainian authorities have provided no confirmation—though one official noted that the site contained rocket launchers, ammunition and missiles that Russia has used against Ukraine.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
Some have suggested net launcher, or even miniature gun turrets like a WWII bomber.
Expect to see more rapid developments on both sides as the drone war continues.
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
In closed briefings, Pentagon officials have acknowledged that there has been only limited success in destroying the Houthis’ vast, largely underground arsenal of missiles, drones and launchers, according to congressional aides and allies.
—Farnaz Fassihi, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
These claims have not been independently verified, and Ukrainian authorities have provided no confirmation—though one official noted that the site contained rocket launchers, ammunition and missiles that Russia has used against Ukraine.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
Some have suggested net launcher, or even miniature gun turrets like a WWII bomber.
Expect to see more rapid developments on both sides as the drone war continues.
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for launcher
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That constant gnawing and sucking and puffing and chomping are all tension generators and all bring the focus back to Husk’s facial hair, the accessory that conveys how resigned the character is to his own recklessness.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
8 May 2025
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IPad sales are expected to rise 9.1% in the second quarter, while the services business, Apple's biggest revenue generator after the iPhone, will likely grow 11.8%.—
Akash Sriram,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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It was not known what led up to the crash or if any other drivers were hurt.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 May 2025
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The driver of the No. 20 Toyota Camry XSE fended of Team Penske driver Joey Logano to celebrate on Victory Lane.—
Lydia Mee,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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The platform walks people through everything from naming an executor to designating pet guardians, organizing funeral plans, and even uploading photos of valuables.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 May 2025
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Serving as the executor of an estate is not just an administrative duty.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.D.,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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That's far from the only change the Japanese company is making to its only fully-electric vehicle for the U.S. market.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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The startup employs 170 people, including experts with backgrounds at electric vehicle companies Rivian and Tesla.—
Caroline Petrow-Cohen,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2025
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UnitedHealth has said in regulatory filings that investigations, audits and reviews by a dozen different government agencies are underway.—
Amina Niasse,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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Dozens of law enforcement agencies and first responders searched the area of 187th Street and Y Highway in south Belton for hours after his disappearance.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
17 May 2025
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The parts, called auto-sears, can be fitted into semi-automatic weapons, including Glock pistols and AR-15 rifles, allowing a shooter to empty their magazine with one pull of the trigger.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2025
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So, once the Dodgers returned home from their 10-game trip this week, the front office decided to pull the trigger.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2025
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According to LinkedIn's Work Change report, 70% of skills used in most jobs will change by 2030, with AI as the primary catalyst.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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The firm sees no shortage of positive catalysts in the months ahead including a robust slate of upcoming films, growth in direct-to-consumer and more investment in the parks business.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
17 May 2025
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Expect this power shift to drive more M&A activity and deeper integrations between banks, fintech platforms, and lifestyle brands.—
Jeff Fromm,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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Both Melling and Skarsgard show an intimate understanding of how the power dynamic between their characters works, but what gives Pillion its kick is the friction sparked when Colin starts wanting more.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2025
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“Launcher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/launcher. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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