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Recent Examples of launcher
That should change soon with the recent debuts of United Launch Alliance's Vulcan rocket and Blue Origin's New Glenn launcher.
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Abigail Bassett, ArsTechnica, 25 Apr. 2025
The inherent difficulty of finding submarines in the open ocean, bombers dispersed and airborne, and road-mobile missile launchers on the move ensures the survivability of a greater proportion of the force.
—Andrew S. Lim, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
The Vulcan rocket is now scheduled to launch its first national security mission around the middle of this year, following the Space Force's certification of ULA's new launcher last month.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2025
In closed briefings in recent days, 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.
—Eric Schmitt, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
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Abigail Bassett, ArsTechnica, 25 Apr. 2025
The inherent difficulty of finding submarines in the open ocean, bombers dispersed and airborne, and road-mobile missile launchers on the move ensures the survivability of a greater proportion of the force.
—Andrew S. Lim, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
The Vulcan rocket is now scheduled to launch its first national security mission around the middle of this year, following the Space Force's certification of ULA's new launcher last month.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2025
In closed briefings in recent days, 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.
—Eric Schmitt, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for launcher
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Professional baseball and basketball games were canceled as the hum of generators and smell of smoke filled the air.—
Bradford Betz,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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The blackout snarled traffic, forced hundreds of businesses to close and left those unable to afford generators scrambling to buy ice and candles.—
Danica Coto,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2025
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Most Popular Most Popular Mayor Brandon Scott: Baltimore will ‘especially’ target speeding Virginia drivers Gov. Wes Moore signs new bills into law.—
Laura Jordán,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Apr. 2025
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Consumer spending, a vital driver for PepsiCo’s operations, may face adverse effects from further market declines.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Conclusion The responsibilities of an executor extend far beyond asset management.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.D.,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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The digital replication right does not expire at a person’s death, and can be transferred and licensed by heirs, executors and others.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2025
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Police said numerous roads and neighborhoods were flooded, and officers assisted more than a dozen motorists whose vehicles were trapped in high water.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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Broken down vehicle on northbound I-40/US-71 in Grandview There is a broken down vehicle on I-40/US-71 between 155th Street and MO-150.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
21 Apr. 2025
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During an April 22 press conference, FDA Commissioner Marty Makary said the agency intends to revoke approvals for certain dyes and work alongside industry leaders to achieve elimination of the additives.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Since 2020, the small city agency has seen 17 employees quit, 10 of whom were hired during Ellis’s tenure.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Apr. 2025
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Meteorologists issued flash flood warnings across north-central Texas as much of the central U.S. braces for a series of thunderstorms that threaten to spin up tornadoes, trigger flash flooding, and drop damaging, baseball-sized hail.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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No one wants to launch anywhere near that atomic bomb, but at this point, with fall just over four months away, some games are just starting to pull the trigger.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Citi also opened a 30-day positive catalyst watch on the stock.—
Brian Evans,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2025
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Movies, music, books — and entertainment in general — can [serve as a catalyst for] change in our culture and lives.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
23 Apr. 2025
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Hugo saw that something as simple as shoes could be solved with the right approach and insights, cementing his belief in the power of technology to solve real-world problems.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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This feature gives you more control, giving you the power to decide what is enough for you.—
Celeste Polanco,
Essence,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Launcher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/launcher. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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