were launching
- past progressive of launch.
Example Sentences
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Fernández said that most of her friends who were launching nonprofits and pop-up restaurants a decade ago are now scattered around the globe.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 20, 2026
Swalwell announced his resignation after the House Ethics Committee shared that they were launching an investigation into his conduct.
From Salon ● Apr. 13, 2026
Carney said Canada was well positioned to contribute to energy-hungry India's nuclear fuel needs and added that the two countries were launching a strategic energy partnership.
From BBC ● Mar. 2, 2026
And millennials — many who had to weather the Great Recession of 2008-09 just as they were launching their careers — are feeling the pain.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 10, 2026
More crocodiles were launching themselves off the banks.
From "A Long Walk to Water" by Linda Sue Park
