Example Sentences

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He launched his elementary school’s first newspaper, “The Spotlight,” and purchased a fedora to seal his fate as a journalist.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026

Forbes said the authority would need evidence of the vehicle being launched before catching the rider speeding.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

We launched that digital storefront Feb. 20 despite internal skepticism about working with a competitor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

The U.K. launched the Quantum Growth Alliance to stimulate commercial demand, following a $2.5 billion pledge for quantum tech.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

Now, every time I went near one, I was launched like a rocket.

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck