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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After the opening sketch, instead of launching into a monologue, Stephen Colbert emerged on stage to announce the award for lead actor in a comedy series to a lengthy standing ovation.
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Rosa Escandon, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
After short stints at Volunteer State Community College in Tennessee and Western Kentucky University, Bargatze dropped out and worked a series of odd jobs before launching into a comedy career full-time.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 14 Sep. 2025
Israel waited to notify the US On Tuesday afternoon, more than 10 Israeli fighter jets launched into the skies over the Middle East to carry out the attack.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
The exoplanet, named TRAPPIST-1 e, is being monitored by the James Webb Space Telescope, the most powerful telescope ever launched into space.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2025
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Rosa Escandon, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
After short stints at Volunteer State Community College in Tennessee and Western Kentucky University, Bargatze dropped out and worked a series of odd jobs before launching into a comedy career full-time.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 14 Sep. 2025
Israel waited to notify the US On Tuesday afternoon, more than 10 Israeli fighter jets launched into the skies over the Middle East to carry out the attack.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
The exoplanet, named TRAPPIST-1 e, is being monitored by the James Webb Space Telescope, the most powerful telescope ever launched into space.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2025
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“Launch into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/launch%20into. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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