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Recent Examples of launcher
Several prominent Russian military bloggers claimed in early January, without providing evidence, that Iranian missile launchers and other equipment were being delivered to Russian military training grounds ahead of the deal’s signing.
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Clare Sebastian, CNN, 16 Jan. 2025
The would-be franchise launcher, despite mixed reviews, then became a modest box office success, grossing over $80 million against a $30 million budget.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Jan. 2025
Starlink, the satellite company operated by his rocket launcher SpaceX, provides internet access in over 100 countries and territories around the world via its network of 7,000 low-orbit satellites.
—John Hyatt, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2025
Bosses' Explosive Sensitivity: Changed bosses sensitivity to equipment and grenade launcher from ~0.4 to ~0.25.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
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Clare Sebastian, CNN, 16 Jan. 2025
The would-be franchise launcher, despite mixed reviews, then became a modest box office success, grossing over $80 million against a $30 million budget.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Jan. 2025
Starlink, the satellite company operated by his rocket launcher SpaceX, provides internet access in over 100 countries and territories around the world via its network of 7,000 low-orbit satellites.
—John Hyatt, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2025
Bosses' Explosive Sensitivity: Changed bosses sensitivity to equipment and grenade launcher from ~0.4 to ~0.25.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for launcher
Noun
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The four-story colonial has four fireplaces (one with a stone hearth) and, lest the power fail, a whole-house generator to keep things humming.—
Mike Klingaman,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Feb. 2025
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Also, consider newer RV models with quiet power generators.—
Andrea Agostini Ferrer,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Flash flooding currents are strong and can sweep drivers off roadways.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
8 Mar. 2025
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Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Mar. 2025
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Edelman was tapped as a replacement for the original director, Ava DuVernay, after Netflix and representatives of Comerica Bank, the interim executor for Prince’s estate, made a deal for the doc in 2018.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
7 Mar. 2025
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And in Congress, Democratic lawmakers representing the party’s progressive and centrist wings alike have cast Musk as the chief architect, executor and beneficiary of the new administration, portraying him as an unelected oligarch who is steamrolling the Constitution and stealing from taxpayers.—
Lisa Lerer,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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The company encountered issues with both of the vehicle's elements — its Super Heavy booster and Ship upper stage — and called the launch off after holding the countdown clock at T-40 seconds.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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The launch comes about six weeks after an explosive mishap during the vehicle’s seventh test flight.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN,
3 Mar. 2025
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By Missal's count, the VA inspector general's oversight resulted in $45 billion being saved at the agency during his tenure.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
6 Mar. 2025
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Trump has pulled the U.S. out of international climate agreements, limited clean-energy development on public land and set in motion a radical reduction in staff at environmental agencies in a sharp turn away from climate action.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Move away from any triggers, such as dust, cleaning products, and smoke.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
4 Mar. 2025
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The disruptive weather has the potential to cause widespread travel delays and could delay flights and trigger ground stops, AccuWeather warned.—
Patrick Smith,
NBC News,
3 Mar. 2025
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The song peaked at number 29 on the Billboard Hot 100, and was the catalyst for his lucrative deal with Def Jam.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
7 Mar. 2025
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Rapid growth The Bears have been a key catalyst in getting girls and women’s flag football off the ground in Illinois.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
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That power is vested in prosecutors as executive branch officials.—
Michael Rothfeld,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2025
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Her lung power seems surprisingly undiminished, and the same goes for her sense of pitch.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Launcher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/launcher. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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