launch into

phrasal verb

launched into; launching into; launches into
1
: to suddenly begin doing or saying (something) in an energetic way
He launched into a speech about doing one's duty.
2
: to start involving (oneself) in (something) in an energetic way
She launched herself enthusiastically into the campaign.

Examples of launch into in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This launch builds on what SpaceX learned during Starship’s flight in March, which saw the craft successfully launch into space and complete several objectives before contact with the vehicle was lost. Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 6 June 2024 Specifically, he is known for launching into angry, comedic rants about topics varying from politics to everyday life. Skyler Trepel, Peoplemag, 2 June 2024 And that in turn should allow Ukrainian forces to stymie the surprise offensive that Russia launched into the Kharkiv region this month. Howard Lafranchi, The Christian Science Monitor, 31 May 2024 Biden should have read Obama’s inspiring address before launching into depressing, divisive racial demagoguery. Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 29 May 2024 John Glenn, at 77, remains the oldest person to actually launch into orbit. Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 19 May 2024 The launch into orbit gave the sensation that the entire venue was tilting from left to right. Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 17 May 2024 Popular on Variety When Marvel Studios first launched into streaming, Feige made a point to note that the shows were part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and their storylines would be integrated with the feature films. Adam B. Vary, Variety, 21 May 2024 In March 2021, a driver’s car launched into the air after speeding over train tracks and crashed into the building. Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 21 May 2024

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“Launch into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/launch%20into. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.

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