has been launching
- present perfect progressive of launch (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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Iran has been launching drones from its coast against commercial vessels trying to transit the southern route for weeks, officials said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
The rocket company has been launching its Starlink broadband satellites into space from the site, raising concerns about its effect on wildlife.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 21, 2026
Japan has been launching satellites since 1970, moving from U.S. rockets to domestic models.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 23, 2023
NASA's second pick for commercial crew flights is SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, which has been launching astronauts to the station on its Falcon 9 rockets and Dragon capsules since 2020.
From Scientific American ● Jun. 2, 2023
North Korea has been launching ballistic missiles since 2016 from the 8.24 Yongung.
From New York Times ● Mar. 12, 2023
