Example Sentences

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Swalwell announced his resignation after the House Ethics Committee shared that they were launching an investigation into his conduct.

From Salon • Apr. 13, 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

Minnesota officials said Friday they were launching their own investigation into the fatal shooting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

Escobar said the mayor’s staff instructed the fire department to say that they were launching a “comprehensive review and overhaul” of procedures for tracking the hours of department staff on union leave.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 23, 2025

At the same time, it found that people were launching their news apps 39 percent more each month.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel