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Recent Examples of launcher
How active protection systems work An APS integrates radar, electro-optical and infra-red (EO/IR) sensors, a fire control processor, and a countermeasure launcher into a single defensive suite mounted on an armored vehicle.
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Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
The choice of a rocket launcher, presumably, was not Ferrari’s.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 28 May 2026
Chinese scientists recently suggested putting a magnetic launcher on the lunar surface in order to launch payloads into space or send resources back towards Earth, according to Sonntag's report.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 28 May 2026
Of note, the Razr+’s 165Hz support only kicks in when Gametime, Motorola’s native game launcher and dashboard, is running.
—Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 28 May 2026
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Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
The choice of a rocket launcher, presumably, was not Ferrari’s.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 28 May 2026
Chinese scientists recently suggested putting a magnetic launcher on the lunar surface in order to launch payloads into space or send resources back towards Earth, according to Sonntag's report.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 28 May 2026
Of note, the Razr+’s 165Hz support only kicks in when Gametime, Motorola’s native game launcher and dashboard, is running.
—Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for launcher
Noun
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Every battery, fuel convoy, generator, and charging station deployed to the battlefield creates a logistical burden.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
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In Portage, two people without electricity after Thursday’s storm died after a portable generator filled their home with carbon monoxide, Portage Fire Chief Chris Crail said.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
Noun
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The trooper initiated a traffic stop and made contact with the driver, later identified as 33-year-old Conor William Parady of San Antonio, Florida.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Searchers urged drivers and boaters to avoid the area.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
14 June 2026
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Antoine Fuqua’s movie, starring Jaafar Jackson, was sanctioned by Jackson’s estate and its producers include the estate’s executors.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 June 2026
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But the biopic reserves its most pivotal role for Michael's former entertainment lawyer, John Branca, who also happens to be the co-executor of Jackson's estate and a co-producer of the film.—
Rodney Carmichael,
NPR,
3 June 2026
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The activator transforms the silicon and aluminum into a structure that will look like cement.—
Alcina Johnson Sudagar,
The Conversation,
12 Feb. 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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Officials said a motorist drove a vehicle by the repast and someone in it fired shots at a crowd.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Kentucky State Police confirmed that Suresh's dog was also struck by a vehicle after escaping onto the interstate and died.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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Under California law, police agencies are generally required to release to the public audio and video recordings of police shootings and other critical incidents involving great bodily injury within 45 days of the incident.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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The Cubs were in first place After consecutive 83-win seasons, the Cubs pushed their chips into the middle of the table, swinging a trade for Kyle Tucker, signing Matthew Boyd and Carson Kelly in free agency and opening up a lane for then-top prospect Matt Shaw to break camp with the club.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Each arm can process information locally and trigger reflexes – like grabbing prey – without waiting for instructions from the brain.—
Omar Kardoudi
June 13,
New Atlas,
13 June 2026
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Although more research is needed, GLP-1 drugs trigger metabolic pathways that could be important in regulating inflammation, which is known to be an inciting factor in many different cancers.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Citi opened an upside 30-day catalyst watch on RTX .—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
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In other words, industrial demand may help build the foundation for higher prices, but a return to triple-digit silver would likely require an additional catalyst, such as rising inflation, economic uncertainty or a surge in investor demand.—
Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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“Launcher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/launcher. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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