prelaunch
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of prelaunch
Example Sentences
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Kieren Jessop, principal analyst at Omdia, notes that a normal prelaunch “stockout” usually shows reduced availability across all configurations, not just high-memory ones—more support for the likelihood of unanticipated interest.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
Once there, they will continue quarantine while completing final prelaunch activities.
From Science Daily • Feb. 2, 2026
The FAA said a prelaunch safety analysis, which includes planning for potential debris, “incorporates lessons learned from previous flights.”
From Salon • Jan. 12, 2026
Shortly after Blue Origin announced its new vehicle roadmap, SpaceX said the third-generation Super Heavy booster used for Starship is beginning prelaunch testing.
From MarketWatch • Nov. 20, 2025
Leonardo, decked out in his flowing robes and floppy Renaissance cap, gave the prelaunch countdown: “Cinque, quattro, tre, due, uno—blast off!”
From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein
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