was launching
- past progressive of launch.
Example Sentences
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While these reports were surfacing, tensions with Iran over a negotiated ceasefire deal were growing, and the US was launching strikes.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
Turner’s signature achievement was launching the 24-hour news era in 1980 with CNN.
From Salon ● May 8, 2026
AI start-up Anthropic announced on Friday that it was launching Claude Design, a new Anthropic Labs product that lets users collaborate with Claude to create visuals.
From Barron's ● Apr. 20, 2026
A pivotal experience for Grede was launching the Good American denim label in 2016 and ordering too little inventory because she underestimated demand.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 5, 2026
The PAC announced that it was launching its own antipass campaign on March 21, ten days before ours was to begin.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
