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Recent Examples of launcher
Those using the launcher should be trained to aim low, Fomby added, so that an errant shot will strike the ground rather than inadvertently hit someone in the head or face.
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Sean Emery, Oc Register, 15 Jan. 2026
It's always been rare for a new launcher to ace its first-ever liftoff.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 29 Dec. 2025
This Hot Wheels recharging station features a car lift, a launcher, and a rotating sign.
—Hildara Araya, Parents, 20 Dec. 2025
At one point during the event, Ashby took to the stage with KPop Demon Hunters' own Rei Ami, unveiling a cannon launcher that the pair then used to fire Labubus into the crowd as projectiles.
—Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025
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Sean Emery, Oc Register, 15 Jan. 2026
It's always been rare for a new launcher to ace its first-ever liftoff.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 29 Dec. 2025
This Hot Wheels recharging station features a car lift, a launcher, and a rotating sign.
—Hildara Araya, Parents, 20 Dec. 2025
At one point during the event, Ashby took to the stage with KPop Demon Hunters' own Rei Ami, unveiling a cannon launcher that the pair then used to fire Labubus into the crowd as projectiles.
—Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for launcher
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Some snacked on free food provided by a man who fired up a generator to make hot drinks and toaster-oven pizzas.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
28 Jan. 2026
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Steam generator milestone Steam generators play a central role in pressurized water reactors like the Hualong One.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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Foreign passports Permanent resident cards Border crossing cards A temporary driver’s license is not accepted for domestic air travel.—
Mariyam Muhammad,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
31 Jan. 2026
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The bus driver was asleep at the wheel, and the drag queens in the back were driving the season.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
31 Jan. 2026
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One reason is that an executor of your estate only has control over the probate assets.—
Virginia Hammerle,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Jan. 2026
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The Grammy Museum curated the exhibit with the help of Suzette Quintanilla, Selena’s sister and executor of the Selena estate.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan. 2026
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The process is repeated for strength and opacity before the nail is sealed with activator and a glossy topcoat.—
Georgia Day,
Vogue,
24 Nov. 2025
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During the stop, Singh was cited for multiple vehicle infractions, including operating an unsafe commercial vehicle.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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After Pretti kicked out the taillight, the vehicle stopped, and a federal officer exited before grabbing Pretti and tackling him to the ground.—
Hailey Bullis,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Feb. 2026
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It is made available to other agencies as needed about 200 days out of the year, usually for a fee to cover the cost of operations.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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The company also said that forecasts generated by its tools could be created independently, allowing government agencies and companies to control their own information.—
Joe Wertz,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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Afghanistan is highly vulnerable to extreme weather events, with snow and heavy rain that trigger flash floods that often kill dozens, or even hundreds, of people at a time.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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The studies indicated that norepinephrine was the trigger for the astrocyte waves, implicating astrocytes in neuromodulation in some capacity.—
Ingrid Wickelgren,
Quanta Magazine,
30 Jan. 2026
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The catalyst is the AI infrastructure expansion, where HBM demand is rising significantly faster than conventional memory sectors.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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These materials are utilized in other energy technologies, such as fuel cells and catalysts.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Launcher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/launcher. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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