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as in to establish
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of
after retiring, he launched a small company devoted to making medical devices
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as in to begin
to take the first step in (a process or course of action)
she launched a career in journalism after quitting acting school
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as in to throw
to send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm
infantrymen launching grenades at the nest of machine gunners
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as in start
the point at which something begins
we are at the launch of a new age of space exploration
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Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
Congestion Pricing Begins In NYC New York City launched congestion pricing on January 5 in an effort to reduce traffic in the city and encourage public transit use.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
Lauren Feiner, The Verge, 7 Jan. 2025
The launch coincides with KM Music Conservatory’s 16th anniversary.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Jan. 2025
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In 2022, the two, together with Yoox Net-a-porter, launched the Fashion Leap for Climate platform, which supports fashion brands in measuring their own carbon footprints and setting targets that align with climate science.
—Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
Congestion Pricing Begins In NYC New York City launched congestion pricing on January 5 in an effort to reduce traffic in the city and encourage public transit use.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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The White House included statements from Amazon and Best Buy executives in its announcement of the launch.
—Lauren Feiner, The Verge, 7 Jan. 2025
The launch coincides with KM Music Conservatory’s 16th anniversary.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Jan. 2025
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Apply large doses of sage green on kitchen cabinetry or walls to establish a more peaceful atmosphere in the hub of your home.Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2025
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Methods include establishing healthy lifestyle habits, opting for certain medical procedures, and implementing complementary methods that help improve blood flow in your legs.4 Testing/Screenings Spider veins are primarily diagnosed through a physical exam by a healthcare provider.Laura Schober, Health, 12 Jan. 2025
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The Whites and Skaggs also began performing often together, with Skaggs introducing the group to new audiences.Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 14 Jan. 2025
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Exploring the genre of inaugural addresses through quotations and objects from the past can help listeners better understand the opening speech of a new administration, the first act in a job that began with the taking of the oath.Claire Jerry, The Conversation, 14 Jan. 2025
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In 2015, Rhymes was arrested in 2015 on an assault charge after throwing a protein drink at a gym employee.Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 17 Jan. 2025
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An accompanying video also claimed that the new planet would be throwing all sorts of asteroids and comets at Earth, which would supposedly end up pummeling our planet.Ailsa Harvey, Space.com, 17 Jan. 2025
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His personal airplane, a noisy 727, is banned from takeoff and landing between the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m.Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
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The crash occurred around 2:30 p.m. local time after the plane’s pilot requested an emergency landing at Fullerton Municipal Airport shortly after takeoff, according to The Orange County Register, which noted clearance was given to use either side of the runway.Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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So far, People’s March events for the Chicago area seem to be getting off to a chaotic start.Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
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After a rocky start to 2025, Wall Street is regaining its swing.Fred Imbert, CNBC, 17 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement Marrone warned that more power shutoffs, initiated to limited potential fire starts from electrical equipment, will likely occur over the next few days.Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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Beginning in 2022 and extending throughout 2024, Amazon initiated the largest layoffs in the company’s history, cutting more than 27,000 jobs across the company.Annie Palmer, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2025
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The 119th Congress has commenced with a notable shift in religious affiliation among its members, reflecting a broader trend of religion declining across the United States.Janae Bowens, Baltimore Sun, 10 Jan. 2025
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But the real processing will commence in the next weeks and months as El Capitan starts conducting nuclear weapons research in addition to computing work for fusion energy projects, climate change, and drug discovery.Michael Kan, PCMAG, 10 Jan. 2025
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Its job is to create a barrier against the wind, reduce heat loss, and protect you from rain, snow, or whatever else the environment hurls at you.Angela Haupt, TIME, 14 Jan. 2025
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As an Irish reporter who happened to be on her flight hurled questions at her, the mayor of the nation’s second-largest metropolis stood silent and seemingly paralyzed.Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Launch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/launch. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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